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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 85652 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $2.70 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 85652 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2.665 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 85652 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85652 by major payers:

$2.38
BCBS / Anthem

$2.22
UnitedHealthcare

$3.56
Aetna

$3.97
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85652 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 85652. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| 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.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are standardized numerical codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to payers for accurate billing and reimbursement. They are essential for communicating uniform information about medical services and procedures.
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CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes describe the medical services or procedures performed (e.g., an office visit, surgery, lab test). Diagnosis codes, typically ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes, describe the patient's illness, injury, or reason for the visit (e.g., influenza, fractured arm, diabetes). In simple terms, CPT codes explain *what* was done, while diagnosis codes explain *why* it was done.
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