36513 Apheresis platelets
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: plateletpheresis, platelet removal, thrombocytapheresis
Apheresis, therapeutic, platelet pheresis (plateletpheresis); with extracorporeal photochemotherapy.
Clinical Context
Used in thrombocytosis, myeloproliferative disorders, and certain transfusion-dependent conditions with platelet alloimmunization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 2.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$88.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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