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38211 Tumor cell deplete of harvst

Surgery

Also known as: Tumor cell depletion, Leukemic cell depletion

Tumor cell depletion of harvested stem cells, performed to eliminate residual cancer cells from harvested autologous stem cell collections.

Clinical Context

Used in autologous stem cell transplantation to reduce disease relapse by removing contaminating malignant cells from the graft.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.38
Practice Expense RVU0.31
Malpractice RVU0.15
Total RVU1.84

Est. Medicare Payment

$61.46

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

Specialties

Hematology/OncologyTransplant Medicine

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