85598 Hexagnal phosph pltlt neutrl
Also known as: Hexagonal phospholipid test, HXPL test
Hexagonal phospholipid platelet neutralization test uses specific hexagonal phospholipid geometry to confirm lupus anticoagulant presence with improved specificity compared to standard neutralization.
In Plain Language
Advanced lupus anticoagulant test; Specialized clotting disorder test
Clinical Context
More specific test for lupus anticoagulant confirmation than standard phospholipid neutralization. Used when standard testing shows equivocal results.
RVU Information
CPT 85598 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 85598?
CPT 85598 (Hexagnal phosph pltlt neutrl) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hexagonal phospholipid platelet neutralization test uses specific hexagonal phospholipid geometry to confirm lupus anticoagulant presence with improved specificity compared to standard neutralization.
Who uses CPT code 85598?
CPT 85598 is used by Hemostasis/Thrombosis, Hematology, Clinical Pathology. More specific test for lupus anticoagulant confirmation than standard phospholipid neutralization. Used when standard testing shows equivocal results.
When is CPT 85598 used?
More specific test for lupus anticoagulant confirmation than standard phospholipid neutralization. Used when standard testing shows equivocal results.
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