Q4237 Cryo-cord, per square centimeters
Also known as: Cryo-Cord, cryopreserved umbilical cord, frozen cord tissue
Cryo-Cord is a cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue allograft used for wound coverage and tissue repair, supplied per square centimeter.
In Plain Language
frozen umbilical cord patch; preserved cord tissue
Clinical Context
Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Cryopreservation maintains cell viability and growth factor activity.
RVU Information
CPT Q4237 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Q-codes are temporary HCPCS codes used when no permanent code exists. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer and region. Document the clinical indication and medical necessity. These codes may be replaced by permanent codes in future HCPCS updates.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code Q4237?
CPT Q4237 (Cryo-cord, per square centimeters) is a Q Codes code. Cryo-Cord is a cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue allograft used for wound coverage and tissue repair, supplied per square centimeter.
Is Q4237 covered by insurance?
Q4237 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Cryopreservation maintains cell viability and growth factor activity.
When is CPT Q4237 used?
Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Cryopreservation maintains cell viability and growth factor activity.
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