PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 27, S. 2004, November 05, 2004

[ PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 27, S. 2004, November 05, 2004 ]

EQUIVALENT RELATIVE VALUE SCALE (RVS) CODES FOR BONE MARROW HARVESTING AND TRANSPLANTATION

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