title: Standardization of terminology for episodes of hematopoietic stem cell patient transplant care.
abstract: The nomenclature describing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has evolved, adding precision and definition in research and regulation. The lack of coordination and standardization in terminology has left some gaps in the definition of episodes of clinical care. These voids have caused particular problems in contracting for payment and billing for services rendered. The purpose of this report is to propose definitions for cell products, cell infusions, and transplantation episodes.
authors.affiliation: Sarah Cannon, Nashville, TN, USA. Charles.LeMaistre@SarahCannon.com
authors.forename: C Fred
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: LeMaistre
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Farnia
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McGuirk
authors.forename: Richard T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Maziarz
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Coates
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gajewski
mesh_terms: D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000145:classification* / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014180:Transplantation / Q000191:economics; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous