86960 Vol reduction of blood/prod
Also known as: Volume reduction, Concentrator, Plasma removal
Volume reduction of blood or blood products to concentrate cells and remove plasma. Used in pediatric transfusions and fluid-restricted patients.
In Plain Language
Blood concentration; Fluid removal from blood
Clinical Context
Concentrates red cells or platelets while removing plasma volume in pediatric patients, fluid-restricted recipients, and those with transfusion-associated circulatory overload.
RVU Information
CPT 86960 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 86960?
CPT 86960 (Vol reduction of blood/prod) is a Pathology & Lab code. Volume reduction of blood or blood products to concentrate cells and remove plasma. Used in pediatric transfusions and fluid-restricted patients.
Who uses CPT code 86960?
CPT 86960 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pediatrics, Hematology. Concentrates red cells or platelets while removing plasma volume in pediatric patients, fluid-restricted recipients, and those with transfusion-associated circulatory overload.
When is CPT 86960 used?
Concentrates red cells or platelets while removing plasma volume in pediatric patients, fluid-restricted recipients, and those with transfusion-associated circulatory overload.
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