85396 Clotting assay whole blood
Also known as: whole blood clotting assay, POC clotting test
Whole blood clotting assay using in vitro or point-of-care methodology to assess global clotting function in undiluted whole blood rather than plasma.
Clinical Context
Point-of-care assessment of coagulation status in perioperative setting or when rapid turnaround critical; includes thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.47 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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