38222 Diagnosis bone marrow biopsy & aspiration
Surgery
Also known as: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, BMA/BMB
Diagnostic bone marrow biopsy and aspiration performed together, obtaining both tissue core and aspirate samples for comprehensive evaluation.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive bone marrow evaluation combining advantages of both aspiration (cytology) and biopsy (histology) for diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 5.30 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$177.02
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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