rparikh
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Does any one has code for Placement of Alsius cooling catherter?
Does any one has code for Placement of Alsius cooling catherter?
Theresa - I was wondering if you had any reference information for this?
I'm questioning whether a femoral vein cooling catheter insertion should be coded with 36556 because of the CPT guideline that states "the tip of the catheter/device must terminate in the subclavian, brachiocephalic (innominate) or iliac veins, the superior or inferior vena cava, or the right atrium."
The op note I'm trying to code implies that the catheter was inserted into the femoral vein and not advanced any further than that? However, I don't see any other CPT codes that would apply, except maybe 36822 or 36011?
Would greatly appreciate anyone's advice/opinion on the above!
Thanks!!!
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