86152 Cell enumeration & id
Also known as: Cell count and differential, cell enumeration
Cell enumeration and identification procedure counts and identifies specific cell populations in various body fluids, assessing cellular composition without physician interpretation.
In Plain Language
Blood cell counting; Cell type identification
Clinical Context
Technical procedure for quantifying and identifying cells in blood, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, or other body specimens. Foundation for many hematologic diagnoses.
RVU Information
CPT 86152 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 86152?
CPT 86152 (Cell enumeration & id) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cell enumeration and identification procedure counts and identifies specific cell populations in various body fluids, assessing cellular composition without physician interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 86152?
CPT 86152 is used by Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine. Technical procedure for quantifying and identifying cells in blood, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, or other body specimens. Foundation for many hematologic diagnoses.
When is CPT 86152 used?
Technical procedure for quantifying and identifying cells in blood, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, or other body specimens. Foundation for many hematologic diagnoses.
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