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How to Code Services Involving Triple Lumen Catheters

Published on Tue Feb 03, 2026

Know which CPT® codes to look to for insertion, repair, replacement, and removal. A triple lumen catheter is a type of central venous catheter that serves as a single point of access to a large vein. This device features three distinct channels (or lumens) within one flexible tube. This allows the provider to administer multiple infusions or do blood draws [...]
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