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 RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.65 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 2.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$91.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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