CPT^® 38222, Under Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Services/Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38222 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 takes a scraping or sample of bone marrow tissue, using biopsy and aspiration techniques, for diagnostic purposes. Bone marrow aspiration is typically performed prior to the biopsy when both are performed.

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[QUOTE="01503628, post: 453325, member: 428034"] Can anyone help me for replacement code for G0364. [/QUOTE] [URL]https://apsmedbill.com/sites/default/files/whitepaper/bone_marrows_2018.pdf[/URL] It... [ Read More ]

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