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HCT Coding and Billing Resources

Welcome to our dedicated resource hub for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) coding and billing, a collaborative effort between NMDP℠ and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy® (ASTCT). This webpage hosts resources to support healthcare professionals in navigating the complexities of HCT coding and billing. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, our resources are designed to enhance your knowledge and efficiency, ensuring accurate and effective coding and billing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our transplant center billing and reporting for allogeneic HCT FAQ document outlines frequently asked questions and provides guidance for common questions.

FAQ Topics

Inclusion criteria for donor search and cell acquisition charges
Billing for donor search and cell acquisition
Cost reporting and internal tracking of donor search and cell acquisition
Coverage of HCT transplantation
Miscellaneous HCT transplantation topics

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Medicare 101 Course

The NMDP Medicare 101 course is an on-demand, self-paced virtual course. The course is approxiametly 90 minutes long. You can stop and resume at any point during the training and the course may be repeated as often as you wish.

Course Modules

Module 1

Describes Medicare coverage for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).

Module 2

Describes coding, billing, and reimbursement for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS).

Module 3

Describes coding, billing, and reimbursement for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).

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CAR-T Therapy Coding and Billing Guide

The CAR-T Therapy Coding and Billing Guide helps providers answer questions about appropriate coding and billing for hospital inpatients and outpatients surrounding CAR-T therapy and its related ancillary services for hospitals, regardless of the product used.

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Join the ASTCT Administrative Directors Special Interest Group (SIG)

Looking for peer advice and input? ASTCT members can join the Administrative Directors Special Interest Group for access to a community of colleagues and a forum to exchange ideas, information, benchmark and disseminate data about best practices within transplantation centers. Not a member? View our membership options to find one for you.

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Looking for further consulting services? Reach out to info@astct.org for a list of available consultants.