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HelpTest Code Therapeutic Phlebotomy THERAPEUTIC PHLEBOTOMY
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
Only single unit whole blood therapeutic phlebotomies are performed at CRMC.
All physician orders must include the patient’s diagnosis, the volume to be removed and the laboratory values to be monitored. If it is a standing order, the frequency must also be stated.
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Per physician order
Container
Therapeutic phlebotomy collection bag
Additional Information / Important Notes
Medical Director Approval is required for all therapeutic phlebotomies at Capital Region Medical Center.
For initial therapeutic phlebotomies, the Medical Director must be contacted prior to the procedure for verbal approval.
Methodology/Method Description
None
CPT Codes
99195