85660 Rbc sickle cell test
Also known as: Sickle cell test, hemoglobin S test
Red blood cell sickle cell test detects the presence of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) through solubility testing or electrophoresis, screening for sickle cell disease or trait.
In Plain Language
Sickle cell screening; Curved blood cell test
Clinical Context
Initial screening for sickle cell disease and sickle trait, particularly important in African American and Mediterranean populations. Positive results require confirmatory hemoglobin electrophoresis.
RVU Information
CPT 85660 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 85660?
CPT 85660 (Rbc sickle cell test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Red blood cell sickle cell test detects the presence of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) through solubility testing or electrophoresis, screening for sickle cell disease or trait.
Who uses CPT code 85660?
CPT 85660 is used by Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Genetics. Initial screening for sickle cell disease and sickle trait, particularly important in African American and Mediterranean populations. Positive results require confirmatory hemoglobin electrophoresis.
When is CPT 85660 used?
Initial screening for sickle cell disease and sickle trait, particularly important in African American and Mediterranean populations. Positive results require confirmatory hemoglobin electrophoresis.
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