38221 Diagnosis bone marrow biopsies
Surgery
Also known as: Bone marrow biopsy, BMB, Core biopsy
Diagnostic bone marrow biopsy, a tissue biopsy procedure to obtain bone marrow core sample for microscopic examination and histopathology.
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate bone marrow cellularity, assess fibrosis, diagnose malignancy, infections, and evaluate cytopenias.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 5.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$167.00
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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