Dr. Sellers actively assists in the identification of an optimal bone marrow donor for his patient. Cells from the donor are acquired and proper procedure is followed to transfer these cells to the patient. However, after receiving the first donation, it is evident the patient requires a second donation and transplant in another operative session on the same date of service. Dr. Sellers returns to the original donor and harvests an additional donation of cells. Select the appropriate code(s) to report Dr. Sellers' second set of harvesting services:
A) 38204-51, Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition, Multiple Procedures
B) None - the second set of harvesting services is included in the first reporting of 38204
C) 38204-78, Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition, Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or another qualified health care professional following the initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period
D) 38204, Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition
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