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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 85598 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Hematology and Coagulation Procedures subgroup.
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $17.98 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 85598 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $17.755 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 85598 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85598 by major payers:

$15.53
BCBS / Anthem

$11.93
UnitedHealthcare

$19.62
Aetna

$54.53
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85598 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 85598. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 85520-CPT | Low | Heparin Blood Test, This Test Helps To Manage Low-Dose Heparin Therapy. It Is A Simple Measure Of The Amount Of Heparin Present In A Blood Sample. |
| 85525-CPT | Low | Removal Of Heparin From Sample, Heparin Is An Anti-Clotting Drug Frequently Given After Surgery. Prior To Testing Blood Heparin Is Removed From The Sample So That Evaluation Of Liver Function Is Accurate. |
| 85598-CPT | Low | Lupus Anticoagulant Test, Three Tests Are Used To Identify A Specific Type Of Clotting Problem Caused By Lupus Anticoagulant. Typically The Tests Are Done As A Series More Than Once To Ensure The Outcome Is Accurate. |
| 85610-CPT | Low | Test Prothrombin Clotting Time, The Prothrombin Time Test Measures How Well Blood Clots. The Test Commonly Assesses The Effectiveness Of Drugs For Thinning Blood Or Preventing Clots. The Test Also Detects Deficiencies In The Proteins Necessary For Clotting. |
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