PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 27, S. 2004 EQUIVALENT RELATIVE VALUE SCALE (RVS) CODES FOR BONE MARROW HARVESTING AND TRANSPLANTATION November 05, 2004

This circular is issued to facilitate correct assignments of Relative Value Units (RVU) for services and procedures performed for bone marrow harvesting and transplantation:

1.    Bone marrow harvesting:

20220

Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (e.g. ilium, sternum, spinous process ribs)

45

2.    Bone marrow / stem cell transplant
(autologous, syngeneic, and allogeneic

 

36488

Placement of central venous catheter (subclavian, jugular, or other vein) (e.g., for central venous pressure, hyperalimentation, hemodialysis, or chemotherapy); percutaneous or cutdown

10

For your information and guidance.

Adopted: 05 Nov. 2004

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III
Secretary
President and CEO