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# 85027 Complete blood count (CBC) without differential

CPT · [BillingBrief summary](#source)

An automated complete blood count without the white blood cell breakdown.

## What to know

-   With the automated differential, use 85025.

## Related codes

-   [`85025` Complete blood count (CBC) with automated differential CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/85025/)
-   [`36415` Routine venipuncture (blood draw) CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/36415/)

## From the source

This is BillingBrief’s own explanation, not the official CPT descriptor. For the official code set, see the [American Medical Association](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt).

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