85651 Rbc sed rate nonautomated
Also known as: ESR, sedimentation rate, sed rate
Red blood cell sedimentation rate non-automated test measures the distance red blood cells fall in an upright tube over one hour under gravity, assessing inflammation levels.
In Plain Language
Inflammation blood test; Settling test for swelling
Clinical Context
Used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation in infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, and tissue injury. Elevated in many acute and chronic conditions.
RVU Information
CPT 85651 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 85651?
CPT 85651 (Rbc sed rate nonautomated) is a Pathology & Lab code. Red blood cell sedimentation rate non-automated test measures the distance red blood cells fall in an upright tube over one hour under gravity, assessing inflammation levels.
Who uses CPT code 85651?
CPT 85651 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Rheumatology. Used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation in infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, and tissue injury. Elevated in many acute and chronic conditions.
When is CPT 85651 used?
Used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation in infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, and tissue injury. Elevated in many acute and chronic conditions.
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