Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/Bone Marrow Transplantation (October 2013)

October 2013 pages 3-6 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/Bone Marrow Transplantation There are three types of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT): Autologous - when the hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) donor and recipient are the same person, Allogeneic related - when the HPC donor and recipient are not the same person, but they are related to one another (eg, parent, sibling, cousin, or identical twin called syngeneic), Allogeneic unrelated - when the HPC donor and recipient are not the same person and they are not related to one another. The June 2009 (p.3-6, 11) edition of the CPT Assistant newsletter discussed...

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Article Overview

This October 2013 CPT Assistant article explains updates to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and bone marrow transplantation coding. It is relevant to coders, billers, transplant programs, and hospital revenue teams that report donor search, cell collection, cryopreservation, infusion, and related post-transplant services. The article covers revisions to CPT guidance, distinctions among transplant-related service categories, and related references to other code sets used in transplant settings.

Why This Topic Matters

Transplant services involve multiple coordinated steps and can be difficult to report consistently across donor, recipient, facility, and professional settings. This article helps readers understand the scope of the 2013 CPT updates and the related coding categories that may be encountered in hematopoietic stem cell transplant cases.

Article Sections

  1. October 2013 pages 3-6

    Introductory material identifying the publication issue and page range for the article.

  2. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/Bone Marrow Transplantation

    Overview of hematopoietic cell transplantation types and the broader transplant coding context discussed in the article.

  3. Bone Marrow Harvesting for Transplantation

    Discussion of transplant-related harvesting services and how the article distinguishes collection categories within CPT.

  4. Cellular Therapy Infusion

    Coverage of transplant infusion services, related CPT revisions, and documentation themes for cellular therapy reporting.

  5. Coding Tip

    Brief practice-oriented notes highlighting selected transplant coding topics addressed in the article.

  6. Frequently Asked Questions

    A set of reader questions covering common transplant reporting scenarios, related codes, and cross-references to other coding resources.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within CPT coding updates
  • What transplant-related service categories are discussed in the 2013 guidance
  • Which related code sets and sections are referenced in the transplant context
  • What kinds of questions the article addresses about donor, collection, infusion, and post-transplant reporting

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Certified professional coders
  • Hospital billing staff
  • Transplant program administrators
  • Charge capture and revenue cycle teams
  • Clinical documentation staff

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