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36514 Apheresis plasma

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: plasmapheresis, plasma exchange, TPE

Apheresis, therapeutic, plasma pheresis (plasmapheresis).

Clinical Context

Used for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), myasthenia gravis, Goodpasture syndrome, and other autoimmune conditions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.76
Practice Expense RVU19.47
Malpractice RVU0.16
Total RVU21.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$714.43

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

Specialties

HematologyTransfusion MedicineNeurology

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