We will start receiving frozen pooled cryo from our supplier, does any know what HCPCS code (P code) APC code you use for thawing and charging for the product itself?

Thanks

On the AABB website under billing and reimbursement, there is a section that addresses questions about how to correctly bill blood products. AABB submitted questions to the CMS and they responded with a letter dated Sept 29, 2006. The questions, along with CMS’ responses are summarized there.

"CMS: See chart below to determine which products CMS considers to include both freezing and thawing and for which hospitals cannot also bill CPT codes for freezing and thawing. ...

P9012

Cryoprecipitate each unitFreezing and thawing codes not separately billable..."

Has that been revised since 2006 to allow thawing or pooling charges?