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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Hematology and Coagulation Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 85008 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 85008 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85008 by major payers:
$3.12
$2.44
$3.90
$5.00
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CPT 85008
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Pmc Hospital, LLC, St. Luke'S Patients Medical Center
Pmc Hospital, LLC
$6.36Published rateSt Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, North Austin Medical Center
$3.43Published rateEmerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Hausman
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC
$3.43Published rateDoctors' Hospital Of Slidell, LLC, Sterling Surgical Hospital
Doctors Hospital Of Slidell, LLC
$3.08Published rateChana Van Houten
Nadir Mir Ali Md PLLC
$1.77Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85008 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The CPT 85008 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Hematology and Coagulation 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 85008 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. |
| 85008-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. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 85008. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 85008 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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