86965 Pooling blood platelets
Also known as: Platelet pooling, Pooled platelets, Platelet concentrate pooling
Pooling of multiple platelet units to create single transfusion product. Improves hemostasis from combined platelet dose.
In Plain Language
Multiple platelet unit combination
Clinical Context
Combines multiple single-donor or apheresis platelets into one transfusion unit to increase effective platelet dose and reduce transfusion volume.
RVU Information
CPT 86965 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 86965?
CPT 86965 (Pooling blood platelets) is a Pathology & Lab code. Pooling of multiple platelet units to create single transfusion product. Improves hemostasis from combined platelet dose.
Who uses CPT code 86965?
CPT 86965 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Hematology. Combines multiple single-donor or apheresis platelets into one transfusion unit to increase effective platelet dose and reduce transfusion volume.
When is CPT 86965 used?
Combines multiple single-donor or apheresis platelets into one transfusion unit to increase effective platelet dose and reduce transfusion volume.
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