85530 Heparin-protamine tolerance
Also known as: heparin-protamine tolerance
Tolerance test assessing heparin-protamine interaction by measuring heparin-protamine complex formation and assessing stability of heparin anticoagulation in presence of protamine.
In Plain Language
blood thinner and drug interaction test
Clinical Context
Evaluates protamine tolerance and heparin rebound risk in cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 85530 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 85530?
CPT 85530 (Heparin-protamine tolerance) is a Pathology & Lab code. Tolerance test assessing heparin-protamine interaction by measuring heparin-protamine complex formation and assessing stability of heparin anticoagulation in presence of protamine.
Who uses CPT code 85530?
CPT 85530 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Operating Room. Evaluates protamine tolerance and heparin rebound risk in cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation procedures.
When is CPT 85530 used?
Evaluates protamine tolerance and heparin rebound risk in cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation procedures.
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