HCPCS Code P9040

Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, irradiated, each unit
Code effective Jan 01, 2001

HCPCS Section
Pathology and Laboratory Services

P9040 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, irradiated, each unit or (Rbc leukoreduced irradiated) for short. HCPCS P9040 has been effective since 01/01/2001 and applies to Whole blood.

HCPCS Code Details - P9040

HCPCS Level II Code
Section P - Pathology and Laboratory Services
HCPCS Code P9040
Description

Long description:
Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, irradiated, each unit

Short description:
Rbc leukoreduced irradiated

HCPCS Pricing indicator 52 - Reasonable charge
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 0 - Whole blood
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2001
Date added Added Jan 01, 2001

See also

  • HCPCS P9016 · Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, each unit

  • HCPCS P9021 · Red blood cells, each unit

  • HCPCS P9022 · Red blood cells, washed, each unit

  • HCPCS P9027 · Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, oxygen/ carbon dioxide reduced, each unit

  • HCPCS P9038 · Red blood cells, irradiated, each unit

  • HCPCS P9039 · Red blood cells, deglycerolized, each unit

  • HCPCS P9057 · Red blood cells, frozen/deglycerolized/washed, leukocytes reduced, irradiated, each unit

  • HCPCS P9058 · Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, cmv-negative, irradiated, each unit

  • HCPCS P9041 · Infusion, albumin (human), 5%, 50 ml

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