2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 99.71 Therapeutic plasmapheresis (plas-ma-fer-EE-sis) The process of separating certain cells from the plasma in the blood by a machine; only the cells are returned to the person. Plasmapheresis can be used to remove excess antibodies from the blood. Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions. 99.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 99.71 contains 2 index entries View the full Volume 3 99.* hierarchy 99.71 excludes: extracorporeal immunoadsorption [ECI] 99.76 Index entries containing 99.71: Plasmapheresis, therapeutic 99.71 Ultrafiltration 99.78 therapeutic plasmapheresis 99.71