38220 Diagnosis bone marrow aspirations
Surgery
Also known as: Bone marrow aspiration, BMA, Marrow aspiration
Diagnostic bone marrow aspiration, a needle aspiration procedure to obtain bone marrow samples for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose hematologic malignancies, infections, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and other bone marrow disorders.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.76 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.02 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$167.67
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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