CPT^® 85013, Under Hematology and Coagulation Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 85013 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hematology and Coagulation Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the microhematocrit test typically using a heparinized glass or plastic tube, which the analyst seals on one end, centrifuges, and reads on a microhematocrit reader.

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[QUOTE="efrohna, post: 85013, member: 2178"]I may be mistaken as well, but I thought you need to have your CPC before you can take a specialty exam? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks![/QUOTE] ... [ Read More ]

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