CPT^® 36557, Under Insertion of Central Venous Access Device

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36557 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 places a catheter, without a subcutaneous port or pump in one of the major veins carrying the blood to the heart or directly into the right atrium, to administer medication, nutrients, or fluid directly into the bloodstream. The provider performs this service in an individual younger than five years of age.

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placement of cathether

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2015 add on codes

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Tunneled cath via saphenous vein

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Placement of Hickman Cath

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help please!! - If done in an office setting

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Code 76937

As per encoder pro 76937 can be used with these codes; Use these code as primary CPT 36000 36005 36010 36011 36012 36013 36014 36015 36120 36140 36200 36215 36216 36217 36245 36246 362... [ Read More ]

US guidance- 76937

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