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Wiki Merrit mini access kit and Nitrex Nitinol guidewire

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Dr did a PICC placement 36568 under ultrasound guidance 76937. He accessed the vein using a Merrit mini access kit and a Nitrex Nitinol guidewire. I have not heard of this. Would I code it as a 36147 just like I would a Micropuncture?
 
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Dr did a PICC placement 36568 under ultrasound guidance 76937. He accessed the vein using a Merrit mini access kit and a Nitrex Nitinol guidewire. I have not heard of this. Would I code it as a 36147 just like I would a Micropuncture?
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NO, that's what he used as equipment for access. If the patient is under 5 years old, you have the correct code. However, if the patient is over 5 years old, then it 36569 and 76937.

HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
 
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