36512 Apheresis rbc
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: RBC apheresis, red cell exchange, erythrocytapheresis
Apheresis, therapeutic, red blood cell (RBC) pheresis (RBC cytapheresis); manual.
Clinical Context
Used in polycythemia vera, secondary polycythemia, and certain hemoglobinopathies. More selective than phlebotomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 2.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$85.84
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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