86950 Leukacyte transfusion
Also known as: WBC transfusion, Granulocyte transfusion, Leukocyte transfusion
Leukocyte transfusion (white blood cell transfusion) for immunocompromised patients. Provides functional granulocytes or lymphocytes.
In Plain Language
White blood cell transfusion; Infection-fighting cell transfusion
Clinical Context
Used in severe infections in granulocytopenic patients when conventional treatment failing. Limited clinical utility due to alloimmunization risk.
RVU Information
CPT 86950 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 86950?
CPT 86950 (Leukacyte transfusion) is a Pathology & Lab code. Leukocyte transfusion (white blood cell transfusion) for immunocompromised patients. Provides functional granulocytes or lymphocytes.
Who uses CPT code 86950?
CPT 86950 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Infectious Disease. Used in severe infections in granulocytopenic patients when conventional treatment failing. Limited clinical utility due to alloimmunization risk.
When is CPT 86950 used?
Used in severe infections in granulocytopenic patients when conventional treatment failing. Limited clinical utility due to alloimmunization risk.
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