Therapeutic Apheresis

Therapeutic apheresis is any procedure in which blood is withdrawn from a donor, a portion (plasma, leukocytes, platelets, etc.) is separated and retained, and the remainder is retransfused into the donor.

TRICARE covers therapeutic apheresis when medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and the standard of medical practice.

Disclaimer:

This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.

Last Updated 3/20/2022