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85396 Clotting assay whole blood

Pathology & Lab

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 RVU0.36
Practice Expense RVU0.09
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU0.47

Est. Medicare Payment

$15.70

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Clinical PathologyCoagulationOperating Room

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