Wiki phlebotomy code 99195

[mad_one80]

Hello fellow coders!

Wondering, if a physician draws blood in the office on a different day than the consult, should i code it as 99195(phlebotomy) or 36415(venipuncture)? What's the difference? Any explanations/link/supporting documentation is GREATLY appreicated!!!

Thanks sooooo much for your time!!!

 

[DebbiePottsEngland]

99195 vs 36415

99195 is basically modern day blood letting. it is a theuraputic blood draw most commonly for hemochromatosis with iron overload. 36415 is a blood draw for labs.