2025 CPT code 36440
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Push transfusion of blood for a patient 2 years old or younger.
Modifiers may apply depending on the specific circumstances of the transfusion. Refer to current CPT guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.
Medical necessity for a push transfusion is established when a patient two years or younger requires rapid replacement of blood volume or red blood cells due to a life-threatening condition, such as severe anemia, acute blood loss, or hemolytic disease.
The healthcare provider prepares the blood product for transfusion, ensuring compatibility and correct dosage. They select an appropriate intravenous access site, typically a peripheral vein, and establish IV access.The provider then administers the blood using a syringe to push the blood directly into the vein, closely monitoring the patient for any adverse reactions during and after the transfusion.
In simple words: This procedure involves a rapid blood transfusion given to infants and toddlers two years old or younger.The doctor quickly injects blood into the child's vein using a syringe, usually in emergency situations when the child needs blood very fast.
This code represents a push transfusion of blood administered to a patient two years of age or younger.A push transfusion is a method of rapidly administering blood or blood products, typically using a syringe, to quickly increase blood volume.It's often employed in emergency situations. Note: If a partial exchange transfusion is being performed on a newborn, use code 36456 instead.
Example 1: A 1-year-old child presents to the emergency department with severe anemia due to acute blood loss from an accidental injury.A push transfusion is performed to stabilize the child's condition before further treatment can be initiated., A newborn with Rh incompatibility requires immediate transfusion due to severe hemolytic disease. A push transfusion is given to rapidly replace the damaged red blood cells., A 2-year-old undergoing surgery experiences significant blood loss during the procedure. A push transfusion is administered to address the acute blood loss and maintain hemodynamic stability.
Documentation should include the reason for the push transfusion (e.g., acute blood loss, hemolytic disease), the type and volume of blood product transfused, the patient's vital signs before, during, and after the transfusion, and any adverse reactions observed.
- Revenue Code: P6C - MINOR PROCEDURES - OTHER (MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE)
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, Neonatology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Physician's Office, or Ambulance