CPT 86922
Updated 5/6/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Compatibility testing using antiglobulin for blood transfusion

Description

This procedure involves testing the compatibility of a donor blood unit with a patient's serum using an antiglobulin technique. It is essential to ensure that the transfused blood will not cause an adverse reaction in the recipient.

Medicare Hospital Outpatient Reimbursement (OPPS)

OPPS Payment Rate

$171.36

Calculation:

x=$171.36

Patient Copayment / Coinsurance

$34.28

Calculation breakdown:

  • Minimum (20% of rate)$34.28
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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • List of CPT/HCPCS Codes, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • I/OCE Quarterly Release Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • OPPS Addendum B, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ASC Payment Addenda, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)