Our hospital began offering thromboelastography to better optimize transfusion utilization. Is it appropriate to report the following combination of CPT codes for this service: code 85576 , Platelet aggregation (in vitro), each agent; code 85347 , Coagulation time, activated; code 85384 , Fibrinogen; activity; and code 85390 , Fibrinolysins or coagulopathy screen, interpretation and report. Is this the correct coding? ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding guidance addresses CPT reporting for thromboelastography and related coagulation testing in a hospital setting. It is aimed at coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand how the service is categorized and why separate component billing may not be appropriate. The article also notes a modifier consideration when only the professional component is being reported.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of this service affects compliance, claim integrity, and correct selection of a CPT code for a specialized coagulation assay. It also helps avoid fragmented reporting of related laboratory components when a single code applies.
What You Will Learn
- How thromboelastography-related services are classified in CPT
- How the article frames the relationship between a single service code and separately reported laboratory components
- When a professional component modifier may be relevant for this type of reporting
- The general coding issue addressed in a hospital transfusion-utilization context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Hospital billers
- Compliance staff
- Laboratory services staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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