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38226 Car-t prep t lymphcyt f/trns

Surgery

Also known as: CAR-T manufacturing, T-cell modification

Preparation and genetic modification of T lymphocytes for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy including transduction and expansion.

Clinical Context

Manufacturing phase of CAR-T therapy involving transduction of T cells with CAR construct and ex vivo expansion.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.77
Practice Expense RVU0.17
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU1.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$33.73

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

Specialties

Hematology/OncologyImmunotherapyCell Therapy

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