38225 Car-t hrv bld-drv t lymphcyt
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.
In Plain Language
Collecting immune cells for cancer therapy; T-cell collection
Clinical Context
Initial step in CAR-T cell therapy where patient's T lymphocytes are collected for genetic engineering and expansion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.89 |
| Total RVU | 1.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.89, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 38225?
CPT 38225 (Car-t hrv bld-drv t lymphcyt) is a Surgery code. Harvesting blood-derived T lymphocytes for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T) manufacturing and production.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 38225?
The work RVU for CPT 38225 is 1.89. This code is primarily used by Hematology/Oncology, Immunotherapy, Transplant Medicine.
When is CPT 38225 used?
Initial step in CAR-T cell therapy where patient's T lymphocytes are collected for genetic engineering and expansion.
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