How To Use CPT Code 38207

CPT 38207 describes the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for future transplantation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 38207?

CPT 38207 can be used to describe the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) obtained from blood or umbilical cells. The provider ensures the viability of the cells by preserving them in a cryoprotective solution and cooling them slowly. The cells are then stored in special vials or bags at temperatures ranging from minus 80 degrees Celsius to minus 120 degrees Celsius, depending on the estimated storage duration.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 38207 is: ‘Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider obtains hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) from blood or umbilical cells.
2. The HPCs are placed in a cryoprotective solution to prevent tissue damage at low temperatures.
3. The provider slowly cools the cells and stores them in special vials or bags that can withstand cryogenic substances.
4. The cells are stored in a laboratory freezer or in liquid or vapor nitrogen, maintaining a temperature range of minus 80 degrees Celsius to minus 120 degrees Celsius.
5. If long-term preservation is required, the cells are stored at lower temperatures.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 38207 is used when a provider manages the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for future transplantation. These cells are specialized blood-forming cells found in the bone marrow that can develop into different types of blood cells. The provider ensures the viability of the cells by preserving them in a cryoprotective solution and storing them at the appropriate temperature range.

5. When to use CPT code 38207

CPT code 38207 should be used when a provider performs the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) obtained from blood or umbilical cells. This code is appropriate when the provider follows the necessary procedures to ensure the viability of the cells during storage for future transplantation.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 38207, the provider must document the following information:

• Details of the cryopreservation process, including the cryoprotective solution used
• Temperature range maintained during storage
• Start and end dates of the storage period
• Signature of the provider responsible for the cryopreservation and storage

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 38207, ensure that the provider has performed the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for future transplantation. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting CPT 38207 with other codes. However, it is important to accurately document and code all services provided in relation to the transplantation process.

8. Historical information

CPT 38207 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2003. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider cryopreserving and storing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) obtained from blood for future transplantation.
2. A provider cryopreserving and storing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) obtained from umbilical cells for future transplantation.
3. A provider slowly cooling and storing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) in a cryoprotective solution for future transplantation.
4. A provider maintaining the temperature of stored hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) at minus 80 degrees Celsius for future transplantation.
5. A provider storing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) at minus 120 degrees Celsius for long-term preservation.
6. A provider documenting the cryopreservation and storage process of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for future transplantation.
7. A provider signing off on the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for future transplantation.
8. A provider reporting the start and end dates of the storage period for cryopreserved hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs).
9. A provider accurately documenting the temperature range maintained during the storage of cryopreserved hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs).
10. A provider performing the cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) in compliance with the necessary protocols for future transplantation.