CPT 0901T: Bone Marrow Sampling Port Placement
CPT code 0901T reports the placement of a bone marrow sampling port, an implanted device that facilitates repeated bone marrow sampling without multiple needle insertions. Nationally, this code captures a niche but clinically important service for patients who require serial marrow assessments, such as those undergoing hematologic disease monitoring or long-term oncologic care. Proper coding of 0901T affects facility and professional payment, care coordination, and tracking of implantable access procedures.
Key payers included in this coverage analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of coverage considerations and typical sites of service, benchmarking context where available, and the clinical setting in which this procedure is used. The publication outlines coding context, common modifiers associated with surgical implantation procedures, and practical billing notes relevant to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
This summary provides national-level context for providers, coders, and billing administrators seeking to understand where CPT code 0901T fits within procedural portfolios for hematology and oncology care, and what to expect in terms of payer engagement and service delivery settings. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable in detailed sections.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 0901T describes the placement of a bone marrow sampling port, a surgically implanted device that enables repeated bone marrow sampling without repeated percutaneous needle insertions. The service typically involves creation of a subcutaneous port pocket and catheter placement with fixation of the port to allow future access through the skin for marrow aspiration or biopsy.
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Service type: Implantation of a long-term sampling port for bone marrow access
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Typical site of service: Hospital outpatient department, ambulatory surgery center, or operating room setting where minor surgical implants are performed