Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

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2 Tips Prepare Your Platelet Transfusion Claims for Success

2 Tips Prepare Your Platelet Transfusion Claims for Success Heads up: Bill one unit of 36430 for every transfusion. Platelet transfusion is not the same as blood transfusion. Platelets are a component of blood, and you have specific CPT® and HCPCS codes from which to choose. Turn To Blood Component Transfusion Code When a physician orders a platelet transfusion to [...]
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