CPT^® 38205, Under Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Services/Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38205 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Services/Procedures.

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The provider harvests hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) from the blood of a donor using a technique known as apheresis. The provider performs this service using specially designed equipment for this task.

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