Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
36592 Is OK When Chemo Is Postponed
Published on Thu Jun 13, 2013
Question: A patient presents for chemotherapy. The nurse draws blood via the PICC for labs. The physician decides to postpone the chemotherapy based on the lab values. May we report the blood draw?
Remember: An instruction with the code tells you not to report it with other services “except a laboratory service.” So you may report codes for the related labs, as well, if your practice performs them.
Indiana Subscriber
Answer: Yes, you should report the PICC blood draw using 36592 (Collection of blood specimen using established central or peripheral catheter, venous, not otherwise specified). PICC stands for peripherally inserted central catheter.
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