86931 Frozen blood thaw
Also known as: Frozen blood thaw, Deglycerolization, Blood product thawing
Thawing of frozen blood products for transfusion use. Restores product for clinical administration.
In Plain Language
Thawing blood for transfusion
Clinical Context
Carefully thaws frozen blood preserving cell viability. Often includes removal of cryoprotectant in deglycerolization process.
RVU Information
CPT 86931 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 86931?
CPT 86931 (Frozen blood thaw) is a Pathology & Lab code. Thawing of frozen blood products for transfusion use. Restores product for clinical administration.
Who uses CPT code 86931?
CPT 86931 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Blood Banking. Carefully thaws frozen blood preserving cell viability. Often includes removal of cryoprotectant in deglycerolization process.
When is CPT 86931 used?
Carefully thaws frozen blood preserving cell viability. Often includes removal of cryoprotectant in deglycerolization process.
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