CPT^® 36600, Under Arterial Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arterial Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider punctures the artery and withdraws blood, which he sends to the laboratory for testing. The aim of this service is to diagnose a disease or condition.

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