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36511 Apheresis wbc

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: leukapheresis, WBC apheresis, leukocytapheresis

Apheresis, therapeutic, white blood cell (WBC) pheresis (cytapheresis, leukapheresis); with extracorporeal photochemotherapy.

Clinical Context

Used in acute leukemia cytoreduction, certain lymphomas, and other conditions with dangerous WBC elevation. Can be combined with photochemotherapy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.95
Practice Expense RVU0.65
Malpractice RVU0.13
Total RVU2.73

Est. Medicare Payment

$91.18

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

Specialties

Hematology/OncologyTransfusion MedicineIntensive Care

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