Question:
Can we bill for a P-Code when an irradiated unit is requested with the intent of transfusion, but the transfusion is not completed?
Answer:
Where an irradiated unit is requested with the intent of transfusion but is not transfused, a charge for irradiation (86945) may be billed. However, the P-code for the unused product is not billable.
86945 | Irradiation of blood product, each unit |
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