86930 Frozen blood prep
Also known as: Frozen blood preparation, Cryopreservation, Blood freezing
Preparation and freezing of blood products for long-term storage. Enables extended preservation.
In Plain Language
Blood freezing for storage; Long-term blood preservation
Clinical Context
Used to preserve blood components and products for extended storage. Often used with cryoprotectants like glycerol.
RVU Information
CPT 86930 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 86930?
CPT 86930 (Frozen blood prep) is a Pathology & Lab code. Preparation and freezing of blood products for long-term storage. Enables extended preservation.
Who uses CPT code 86930?
CPT 86930 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Blood Banking. Used to preserve blood components and products for extended storage. Often used with cryoprotectants like glycerol.
When is CPT 86930 used?
Used to preserve blood components and products for extended storage. Often used with cryoprotectants like glycerol.
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