CPT^® 36555, Under Insertion of Central Venous Access Device

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36555 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Insertion of Central Venous Access Device.

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The provider inserts a central venous access catheter in the neck, chest, or groin to draw blood or administer medication or nutrients to a patient younger than 5 years of age.

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CVC line insertion/removal

Look at 36555-36556 (code depends on age of patient). 76937-26 is for the ultrasound. 36569 is the removal.... [ Read More ]

Insertion of CVC Using Seldinger Technique

[QUOTE="JamieAnderson, post: 499938, member: 32611"] Hi Elizabeth. Like Carol said you will need to search the report for some additional information to choose the correct CPT code. 36555- 36566 are t... [ Read More ]

Insertion of CVC Using Seldinger Technique

Hi Elizabeth. Like Carol said you will need to search the report for some additional information to choose the correct CPT code. 36555- 36566 are the central line placement codes. You'll need to know ... [ Read More ]

76937 Denials

[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 490364, member: 654943"] 76937 is only guidance, not the procedure itself. Here is one policy on that code (CGS): [HEADING=2]Reporting Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular ... [ Read More ]

76937 Denials

76937 is only guidance, not the procedure itself. Here is one policy on that code (CGS): [HEADING=2]Reporting Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access (CPT code 76937)[/HEADING] Recently, CGS has cl... [ Read More ]

77001 Acceptable Primary Codes

[QUOTE="mbort, post: 31672, member: 10505"] here is the list: Primary Px - 77001 This list shows the primary procedure codes(s) appropriate for use with this add-on code. In... [ Read More ]

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Help with pediatric CVT coding...surgeons are placing atrial catheters directly into the atrium (usually through the appendage) at the end of a complex surgical procedure. This can be on the RT or LT ... [ Read More ]

ANESTHESIA coding for cardiac procedure when patient on ECMO

I have an 8 day old patient that had a DAMUS/KAYE/STANZEL procedure. The patient was on bypass and ECMO - I coded CPT code 33606 with the ASA code of 00561. I have coded for the A line 36620, the C ... [ Read More ]

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placement of cathether

A percutaneous approach was used to gain acess to the left subclavian wein in 1 attempt. A guidewire was inserted into the right atrium and confirmed by fluroscopy. a dialator was then placed across ... [ Read More ]

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