How should these be reported/ CPT codes: 1. Insertion of a peripherally inserted central VAD (without...

How should these be reported/ CPT codes:

1. Insertion of a peripherally inserted central VAD (without a port or pump) into a 35 year-old patient.

2. Repair of a non-tunneled centrally inserted central VAD (without a port or pump).

Expert Solution

CPT codes.

1) 36569 - Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter

without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older.

2) 36575 - Repair of tunneled or non - tunneled central venous access

catheter,without subcutaneous port or pump,central or peripheral

insertion site.

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