CPT® 36571, Under Insertion of Central Venous Access Device

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 36571 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Insertion of Central Venous Access Device.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider inserts a central venous catheter peripherally through a vein in the arm with a subcutaneous port in patients who are five years of age or older. The provider uses these central lines in patients who require long term intravenous therapy. 

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