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36450 Bld exchange truj newborn

Surgery

Also known as: exchange transfusion, double volume exchange, newborn transfusion

Blood exchange transfusion, newborn; total volume transfusion (one or more repeated exchanges).

Clinical Context

Used in neonates with hemolytic disease, severe hyperbilirubinemia, or intrauterine transfusion complications. Involves removing infant blood and replacing with donor blood.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.41
Practice Expense RVU0.69
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU4.31

Est. Medicare Payment

$143.95

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

Specialties

Neonatal MedicinePediatric SurgeryTransfusion Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.