Wiki Port A Cath -36561 - implant code

[codedog]

I have several denials when I code the the Porth-A- Cath code with CPT code 36561.
I code them as 36561 with HCPCS code C1788, . I am suppose to use another C code besides the one Iam using ? Is there anyone out there using another code for the porth A Cath itself .

 

[donnajrichmond]

why are they being denied?

 

[codedog]

Saying I need to use a C code .Iam using C1788 , maybe I should be using C1751?