85461 Hemoglobin fetal
Also known as: hemoglobin F alternative method, fetal hemoglobin alt
Quantitative measurement of fetal hemoglobin (hemoglobin F) using alternative methodology to standard high-performance liquid chromatography.
In Plain Language
fetal hemoglobin by alternative method; HbF measurement
Clinical Context
Provides fetal hemoglobin quantification when standard chromatography unavailable; clinically equivalent results for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT 85461 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 85461?
CPT 85461 (Hemoglobin fetal) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of fetal hemoglobin (hemoglobin F) using alternative methodology to standard high-performance liquid chromatography.
Who uses CPT code 85461?
CPT 85461 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Obstetrics. Provides fetal hemoglobin quantification when standard chromatography unavailable; clinically equivalent results for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
When is CPT 85461 used?
Provides fetal hemoglobin quantification when standard chromatography unavailable; clinically equivalent results for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
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