86945 Blood product/irradiation
Also known as: Blood irradiation, Gamma irradiation, Transfusion-related GvHD prevention
Blood product irradiation to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease in immunocompromised recipients.
In Plain Language
Radiation treatment of blood; Immune cell inactivation
Clinical Context
Used in immunocompromised patients (chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, congenital immunodeficiency) to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.
RVU Information
CPT 86945 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 86945?
CPT 86945 (Blood product/irradiation) is a Pathology & Lab code. Blood product irradiation to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease in immunocompromised recipients.
Who uses CPT code 86945?
CPT 86945 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Oncology. Used in immunocompromised patients (chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, congenital immunodeficiency) to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.
When is CPT 86945 used?
Used in immunocompromised patients (chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, congenital immunodeficiency) to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.
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