CPT 85004 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Pathology and Laboratory Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 85004 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85004 by major payers:
$5.86
$4.54
$7.20
$9.72
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 85004 | $14.23 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 85004 | $3.49 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 85004 | $14.23 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 85004 | $5.82 | 1407301211 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OB/GYN CLINIC | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $5.82 | 1255367637 - OCONEE MEDICAL CENTER | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $3.79 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 85004 | $14.23 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 85004 | $6.46 | 1972503910 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 43633263 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $7.97 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 85004 | $6.46 | 1861994808 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE NORTHEAST CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $2.72 | 1487771705 - DONNA MEDICAL CLONIC | 223875437 - (TX) DONNA MEDICAL CLINIC, P.A. | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $3.79 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 85004 | $6.46 | 1962455816 - CHCA CONROE LP, CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 621801361 - (TX) CHCA CONROE LP | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85004 | $3.88 | 1497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER | 581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, P.A. | GA | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X) |
United | 85004 | $3.49 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 85004 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes
The CPT 85004 code is part of the Hematology and Coagulation Procedures services used for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 85004 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 85002-CPT | Low | Blood Clotting Test, Bleeding Time (Blood Clotting Test) Checks How Quickly The Blood Clots When A Small Skin Cut Is Made. The Test Is An Indicator Of Platelet Function (Platelets Are Blood Cells Required For Blood Clotting). |
| 85004-CPT | Low | Automated Count Of Blood Cells, Machine Blood Count Measuring The Number Of White Cells (Wbcs) Red Cells (Rbcs) And Platelets. |
| 85007-CPT | Low | Manual Blood Count, Routine Blood Test Where A Sample Is Examined Under A Microscope. The Basic Components Are Counted: White Blood Cells (Wbcs) Red Blood Cells And Platelets. The Five Wbc Types Also May Be Counted: Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils. |
| 85025-CPT | Low | Complete Blood Count (Cbc), A Complete Blood Count Includes Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells Hemoglobin Hematocrit Platelets And Distribution Of The Cells Within The Blood Volume Sampled. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 85004. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 85004 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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