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85536 Iron stain peripheral blood

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: iron stain, Prussian blue stain

Staining and visualization of iron (hemosiderin and ferric iron) in red blood cells on peripheral blood smear to assess iron metabolism and assess iron-laden macrophages.

In Plain Language

iron deposit test; red cell iron visualization

Clinical Context

Evaluates iron stores in sideroblastic anemia, iron overload, and hemosiderosis; identifies ringed sideroblasts in myelodysplastic syndromes.

RVU Information

CPT 85536 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

Clinical PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 85536?

CPT 85536 (Iron stain peripheral blood) is a Pathology & Lab code. Staining and visualization of iron (hemosiderin and ferric iron) in red blood cells on peripheral blood smear to assess iron metabolism and assess iron-laden macrophages.

Who uses CPT code 85536?

CPT 85536 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Internal Medicine. Evaluates iron stores in sideroblastic anemia, iron overload, and hemosiderosis; identifies ringed sideroblasts in myelodysplastic syndromes.

When is CPT 85536 used?

Evaluates iron stores in sideroblastic anemia, iron overload, and hemosiderosis; identifies ringed sideroblasts in myelodysplastic syndromes.

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