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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.
Red Blood Cell Test, This Test Measures The Rate At Which Red Blood Cells Sink To The Bottom Of A Test Tube. This Is A Nonspecific Test For Inflammation And Primarily Helps Detect Blood Cell And Vessel Conditions.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Hematology and Coagulation Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 85652 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 85652 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85652 by major payers:
$2.38
$2.22
$3.56
$3.97
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CPT 85652
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Stephanie Calenzo
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$3.10Published rateLarry Silverman
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$1.62Published rateColin Moore
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$1.62Published rateElizabeth Matos-Berk
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$1.37Published rateMary Metott
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$1.12Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85652 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The CPT 85652 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 85652 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 85460-CPT | Low | Fetal Cell Blood Count, This Test Checks For An Rh Incompatibility Between The Mother And Fetus And Evaluates The Possibility Of Excess Bleeding During Delivery. A Blood Sample From The Mother Is Checked For The Number Of Fetal Blood Cells. |
| 85461-CPT | Low | Fetal Rosette (Rh) Blood Test, The Test Takes A Blood Sample From An Rh-Negative Mother After Delivery. When Stained Any Rh-Positive Red Cells In The Sample Will Form A Rosette. This Indicates If The Newborn Bled During The Birthing. |
| 85651-CPT | Low | Red Blood Cell Test, This Test Measures The Rate At Which Red Blood Cells Sink To The Bottom Of A Test Tube. This Is A Nonspecific Test For Inflammation And Primarily Helps Detect Blood Cell And Vessel Conditions. |
| 85652-CPT | Low | Red Blood Cell Test, This Test Measures The Rate At Which Red Blood Cells Sink To The Bottom Of A Test Tube. This Is A Nonspecific Test For Inflammation And Primarily Helps Detect Blood Cell And Vessel Conditions. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 85652. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 85652 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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