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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 85014 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Hematology and Coagulation Procedures subgroup.
Red Cell Volume (Hematocrit), The Hematocrit Test Looks At The Proportion Of Red Blood Cells As Part Of The Total Blood Volume. It Is Often Used To Detect Blood Loss Or Test For Iron Deficiency As Well As Other Conditions.
| 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 | 26 - Professional component QW - CLIA Waived Tests |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $2.37 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 85014 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2.18 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 85014 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85014 by major payers:
$2.29
BCBS / Anthem
$2.24
UnitedHealthcare
$3.03
Aetna
$3.50
Cigna
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CPT 85014
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Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Kelly
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC
$7.50Published rateVictoria Of Texas Lp, Detar Healthcare System
$2.36Published rateEmerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Hausman
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC
$2.36Published rateLake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC
Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC Dba Southern Surgical Hospital
$2.13Published rateBama Heart Doc, P.C., Alabama Heart And Vascular Medicine
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
$1.41Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85014 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 85014. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 85009-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. |
| 85013-CPT | Low | Red Cell Volume (Hematocrit), The Hematocrit Test Looks At The Proportion Of Red Blood Cells As Part Of The Total Blood Volume. It Is Often Used To Detect Blood Loss Or Test For Iron Deficiency As Well As Other Conditions. |
| 85014-CPT | Low | Red Cell Volume (Hematocrit), The Hematocrit Test Looks At The Proportion Of Red Blood Cells As Part Of The Total Blood Volume. It Is Often Used To Detect Blood Loss Or Test For Iron Deficiency As Well As Other Conditions. |
| 85018-CPT | Low | Hemoglobin Count, The Hemoglobin Count Helps To Evaluate The Amount Of Iron In The Blood. It Can Be Done As Part Of A Complete Blood Count (Cbc). A Low Count Can Be An Indicator Of Anemia. |
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