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Stem Cells for Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (CPB 0190, reviewed 2026-03-27)
Aetna·Effective Mar 27, 2026
CPT 59012, in plain terms, covers A procedure where a needle is inserted through the pregnant woman's abdomen to collect blood directly from the umbilical cord before birth. CPT 59012 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 59012 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 59012 on AAPC
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