38227 Car-t receipt & prepj admn
Also known as: CAR-T infusion prep, CAR-T administration
Receipt, preparation, and clinical administration planning of CAR-T cells for infusion into the patient with appropriate conditioning.
In Plain Language
Preparing CAR-T cells for infusion
Clinical Context
Final preparation step before CAR-T infusion including quality control, conditioning regimen completion, and infusion readiness.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Total RVU | 0.78 |
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 0.78, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Surgery codes — 10.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 38227?
CPT 38227 (Car-t receipt & prepj admn) is a Surgery code. Receipt, preparation, and clinical administration planning of CAR-T cells for infusion into the patient with appropriate conditioning.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 38227?
The work RVU for CPT 38227 is 0.78. This code is primarily used by Hematology/Oncology, Immunotherapy.
When is CPT 38227 used?
Final preparation step before CAR-T infusion including quality control, conditioning regimen completion, and infusion readiness.
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