EQUIVALENT RELATIVE VALUE SCALE (RVS) CODES FOR BONE MARROW HARVESTING AND TRANSPLANTATION
National Administrative Register [ PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 27, S. 2004, 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
For your information and guidance.
Adopted: 05 Nov. 2004
(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III
Secretary
President and CEO