Question:
What codes should be reported for testing blood platelets?
Answer:
Between January 1 and June 30, 2017, you would report the following code:
P9072 | Platelets, pheresis, pathogen reduced or rapid bacterial tested, each unit |
However, effective July 1, 2017 and after, the two new HCPCS codes below should be assigned:
Q9987 | Pathogen(s) test for platelets |
Q9988 | Platelets, pathogen reduced, each unit |