85384 Fibrinogen activity
Also known as: fibrinogen activity, functional fibrinogen
Measurement of fibrinogen functional activity using clotting methodology to assess fibrinogen ability to be converted to fibrin and participate in clot formation.
In Plain Language
functional fibrinogen test; working fibrinogen level
Clinical Context
Evaluates dysfibrinogenemia and disseminated intravascular coagulation where fibrinogen activity may be discordant with antigen levels.
RVU Information
CPT 85384 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 85384?
CPT 85384 (Fibrinogen activity) is a Pathology & Lab code. Measurement of fibrinogen functional activity using clotting methodology to assess fibrinogen ability to be converted to fibrin and participate in clot formation.
Who uses CPT code 85384?
CPT 85384 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Hematology. Evaluates dysfibrinogenemia and disseminated intravascular coagulation where fibrinogen activity may be discordant with antigen levels.
When is CPT 85384 used?
Evaluates dysfibrinogenemia and disseminated intravascular coagulation where fibrinogen activity may be discordant with antigen levels.
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