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Autologous Blood Patch

Date: Jul 12, 2013

Question:

Back in March 2009 a question was submitted asking how to code for the injection of blood as a patch for a pneumothorax. I would like to know since this time if there has been any clear guidance on which CPT code(s) to use when billing for the following procedure. The patient may or may not have a chest tube. If not, one will be placed. The proceduralist will then withdraw 100 cc's of the patient's blood and instill into the pleural space via chest tube. What is the appropriate code for billing?

Question ID : 4896
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