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.
In Plain Language
whole blood clotting test; point-of-care clotting
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 0.36, this code ranks in the 11th percentile among Pathology & Lab codes — 1.9x below the median (0.68). The highest wRVU in this category is 2.78.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 85396?
CPT 85396 (Clotting assay whole blood) is a Pathology & Lab code. Whole blood clotting assay using in vitro or point-of-care methodology to assess global clotting function in undiluted whole blood rather than plasma.
Who uses CPT code 85396?
CPT 85396 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Operating Room. Point-of-care assessment of coagulation status in perioperative setting or when rapid turnaround critical; includes thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry.
When is CPT 85396 used?
Point-of-care assessment of coagulation status in perioperative setting or when rapid turnaround critical; includes thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry.
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