86932 Frozen blood freeze/thaw
Also known as: Freeze-thaw cycle, Cryopreservation cycle, Complete preservation
Combined freezing and thawing (cryopreservation cycle) of blood products. Complete preservation and recovery cycle.
In Plain Language
Blood freezing and thawing
Clinical Context
Used in processing autologous blood and special blood products requiring both freezing for storage and thawing for transfusion.
RVU Information
CPT 86932 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 86932?
CPT 86932 (Frozen blood freeze/thaw) is a Pathology & Lab code. Combined freezing and thawing (cryopreservation cycle) of blood products. Complete preservation and recovery cycle.
Who uses CPT code 86932?
CPT 86932 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Blood Banking. Used in processing autologous blood and special blood products requiring both freezing for storage and thawing for transfusion.
When is CPT 86932 used?
Used in processing autologous blood and special blood products requiring both freezing for storage and thawing for transfusion.
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