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36430 Transfusion bld/bld compnt

Surgery

Also known as: blood transfusion, RBC transfusion, packed RBCs

Transfusion, blood or blood component; each single unit transfusion.

Clinical Context

Used for anemia, hemorrhage, or specific component deficiencies. Administered intravenously with careful monitoring for transfusion reactions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU1.39
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU1.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$47.43

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Transfusion MedicineHematologySurgery

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