38220 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 38220, in plain terms, covers A doctor removes a small sample of bone marrow from your hip bone using a needle to check for blood disorders or cancer. CPT 38220 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 38220 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 38220 on AAPC