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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 85705 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 | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $9.63 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 85705 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $9.51 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 85705 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85705 by major payers:

$8.59
BCBS / Anthem

$10.23
UnitedHealthcare

$11.22
Aetna

$14.24
Cigna
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Christopher Raio
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Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Cancer Inst-Faris
Prisma Health - Upstate
Christopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 85705 vs. Other Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 85705. 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. |
| 85705-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. |
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