CPT procedure code

85048 — Blood count; leukocyte (WBC), automated

HematologyCPT

Medicare payment

$2.54

2026 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule

Source: CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (2026). CMS fee schedules ↗ · PFS status indicator X

National amount before geographic adjustment. Your MAC's locality rate will differ.

Code definition

Code

85048

Code system

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Description

Blood count; leukocyte (WBC), automated

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Implementation of Sections 6219, 6220, and 6224 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Medicare Advantage

High

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FDA Approval: HOVILPR (PRITELIVIR) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

Infectious Disease

Routine

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FDA Approval: ISOVUE READI (IOPAMIDOL) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

Radiology

Low

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CMS Transmittal R250SOMA: Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM), Chapter 5

Multi-specialty

Low

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CMS Transmittal R14006FM: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments -1st Quarter…

Multi-specialty

High

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CMS Transmittal R14007FM: Creation of the 'PROVIDER-TERMINATED' Status at the Provider/Customer Level on the Healthcare…

Multi-specialty

High

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85025Pathology

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