86985 Split blood or products
Also known as: Blood product splitting, Component separation, Blood division
Splitting or dividing blood or blood products into component parts for transfusion to multiple recipients. Extends product utility.
In Plain Language
Dividing blood for multiple patients
Clinical Context
Divides single blood product (particularly useful in pediatric transfusions) into multiple aliquots for separate recipients, reducing waste.
RVU Information
CPT 86985 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 86985?
CPT 86985 (Split blood or products) is a Pathology & Lab code. Splitting or dividing blood or blood products into component parts for transfusion to multiple recipients. Extends product utility.
Who uses CPT code 86985?
CPT 86985 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pediatrics. Divides single blood product (particularly useful in pediatric transfusions) into multiple aliquots for separate recipients, reducing waste.
When is CPT 86985 used?
Divides single blood product (particularly useful in pediatric transfusions) into multiple aliquots for separate recipients, reducing waste.
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