Question

question 18

a physician orders a quantitative fdp. what cpt® code is reported?

85379
85378
85366
85362

Explanation:

Identify the target test and procedure

The question asks for the CPT® code for a quantitative Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) test.

Compare CPT codes for FDP

• CPT 85378: Fibrin degradation products (FDP); qualitative or semiquantitative
• CPT 85379: Fibrin degradation products (FDP); quantitative
• CPT 85362: Fibrinogen; activity
• CPT 85366: Fibrinogen; antigen

Select the correct code

Since the physician ordered a quantitative FDP test, the correct CPT® code is 85379.

Answer:

• (A) 85379 (Correct answer)
• (B) 85378
• (C) 85366
• (D) 85362