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38228 Car-t admn autologous

Surgery

Also known as: CAR-T infusion, CAR-T administration

Infusion of autologous chimeric antigen receptor T-cells into the patient for therapeutic treatment of hematologic malignancy.

Clinical Context

Therapeutic infusion of patient's own engineered CAR-T cells for treatment of leukemias and lymphomas.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.00
Practice Expense RVU6.35
Malpractice RVU0.20
Total RVU9.55

Est. Medicare Payment

$318.97

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

Specialties

Hematology/OncologyImmunotherapyInfusion Medicine

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