A procedure wherein the person donates blood or tissue to themselves.
Autologous graft or autologous transplant.
The CPT code for autologous bone marrow transplantation is 38240. This code specifically describes the collection and processing of autologous bone marrow for transplantation. In the case of a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia and no signs of remission, this procedure would be utilized as part of their treatment plan. Always ensure to check for the latest coding updates or any specific guidelines related to the patient's condition.
Bone marrow is taken out and stored for some time. After treatment, which could be chemotherapy or radiotherapy, the stored bone marrow is returned to the patient. This procedure is carried out during treatment of cancer, Hodgkin's or leukemia and is called autologous bone marrow transplant
Autologous blood (from the patient)
advance banking of blood by the patient (known as autologous donation)
An autologous breast reconstruction uses the woman's own tissues
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Transfusion of your own blood (autologous) is the safest method but requires advance planning and not all patients are eligible.
Autologous
Autologous = own marrow Allogeneic = transplant from a related (or tissue matched) donor. Syngeneic = transplant from an identical twin.
Annals of Transplantation was created in 1996.
Transplantation Proceedings was created in 1969.