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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 85441 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Hematology and Coagulation Procedures subgroup.
Heinz Body Blood Test, Heinz Bodies Are Injured Red Blood Cells That Stick To Cell Walls. The Test Is Done To Identify The Problem Which Can Be Caused By Drugs Enzyme Deficiencies Or Inherited Hemoglobin Disorders.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Hematology and Coagulation Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $4.20 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 85441 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $4.15 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 85441 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85441 by major payers:
$3.88
BCBS / Anthem
$3.09
UnitedHealthcare
$4.79
Aetna
$6.20
Cigna
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CPT 85441
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Matthew Lilley
Bend Memorial Clinic, PC
$6.30Published rateOur Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital, Assumption Community Hospital
Our Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital Inc
$4.19Published rateSt Francis Hospital, Inc., St. Francis Eastside
St Francis Hospital Inc
$3.77Published rateCaldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
$2.47Published rateVictory Medical Center Landmark, Lp
$1.50Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 85441. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 85441-CPT | Low | Heinz Body Blood Test, Heinz Bodies Are Injured Red Blood Cells That Stick To Cell Walls. The Test Is Done To Identify The Problem Which Can Be Caused By Drugs Enzyme Deficiencies Or Inherited Hemoglobin Disorders. |
| 85445-CPT | Low | Heinz Body Blood Test, Heinz Bodies Are Injured Red Blood Cells That Stick To Cell Walls. The Test Is Done To Identify The Problem Which Can Be Caused By Drugs Enzyme Deficiencies Or Inherited Hemoglobin Disorders. |
| 85536-CPT | Low | Red Cell Iron Stain, This Test Adds Prussian Blue Dye To A Blood Sample. The Dye Binds To Iron That Is Not Absorbed By Red Blood Cells. This Condition Suggests Bone Marrow Disorders Or Anemias. |
| 85540-CPT | Low | White Blood Cell Enzyme Test, The Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase Test (Lap) Measures The Amount Of Alkaline Phosphatase Enzyme Present In White Blood Cells. This Test Is Done To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Certain Blood Conditions. |
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