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86077 Phys blood bank serv xmatch

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Crossmatch, blood type and crossmatch

Physician services for blood bank including crossmatch testing, performing detailed serological compatibility studies between donor and recipient blood for safe transfusion.

Clinical Context

Essential before blood transfusion to detect incompatibility and prevent hemolytic transfusion reactions. Includes major crossmatch (recipient serum vs donor RBCs) and minor crossmatch.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.92
Practice Expense RVU0.57
Malpractice RVU0.05
Total RVU1.54

Est. Medicare Payment

$51.44

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Transfusion MedicineBlood BankingClinical Pathology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.