86890 Autologous blood process
Also known as: Autologous blood collection, Autologous blood banking, Preoperative blood donation
Autologous blood processing for preoperative collection, storage, and preparation prior to surgical procedures. Enables patient self-transfusion.
In Plain Language
Personal blood collection for surgery; Self-blood donation
Clinical Context
Used in elective surgical procedures to collect and store patient's own blood preoperatively for potential intraoperative or postoperative transfusion, reducing alloimmunization risk.
RVU Information
CPT 86890 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86890?
CPT 86890 (Autologous blood process) is a Pathology & Lab code. Autologous blood processing for preoperative collection, storage, and preparation prior to surgical procedures. Enables patient self-transfusion.
Who uses CPT code 86890?
CPT 86890 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia. Used in elective surgical procedures to collect and store patient's own blood preoperatively for potential intraoperative or postoperative transfusion, reducing alloimmunization risk.
When is CPT 86890 used?
Used in elective surgical procedures to collect and store patient's own blood preoperatively for potential intraoperative or postoperative transfusion, reducing alloimmunization risk.
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