38230 Bone marrow harvest allogen
Also known as: Allogeneic bone marrow harvest, Donor marrow harvest
Harvesting of bone marrow from an allogeneic donor for hematopoietic cell transplantation to a recipient.
In Plain Language
Collecting donor bone marrow; Getting bone marrow from donor
Clinical Context
Initial step in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation where marrow is harvested from matched or related donor.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.41 |
| Total RVU | 3.41 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.41, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 38230?
CPT 38230 (Bone marrow harvest allogen) is a Surgery code. Harvesting of bone marrow from an allogeneic donor for hematopoietic cell transplantation to a recipient.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 38230?
The work RVU for CPT 38230 is 3.41. This code is primarily used by Hematology/Oncology, Transplant Surgery.
When is CPT 38230 used?
Initial step in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation where marrow is harvested from matched or related donor.
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