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38225 Car-t hrv bld-drv t lymphcyt

Surgery

Also known as: CAR-T harvest, T-cell harvest for CAR-T

Harvesting blood-derived T lymphocytes for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T) manufacturing and production.

Clinical Context

Initial step in CAR-T cell therapy where patient's T lymphocytes are collected for genetic engineering and expansion.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.89
Practice Expense RVU0.41
Malpractice RVU0.20
Total RVU2.50

Est. Medicare Payment

$83.50

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

Specialties

Hematology/OncologyImmunotherapyTransplant Medicine

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