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

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Code definition

Code

85048

Code system

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Description

Blood count; leukocyte (WBC), automated

CMS Transmittal R13945MPI: Updates to Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5 in Publication (Pub.) 100-15, Including Updates…

Medicaid

High

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FDA Approval: RASONQUE (DARAXONRASIB) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

Oncology

Routine

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FDA Approval: VOBRIG (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

Oncology

Routine

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FDA Approval: NDA 220106 — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

Multi-specialty

Routine

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FDA Approval: BIXLENVO (BICTEGRAVIR/LENACAPAVIR) — Type 4 - New Combination

Infectious Disease

Low

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FDA Approval: NDA 221443 — Type 4 - New Combination

Multi-specialty

Low

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85025Pathology

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