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Distinguish Venipuncture Codes

Published on Fri Sep 17, 2021

Question: What is the difference between venipuncture codes 36400-36410, 36420-36425, and 36415 other than patient age? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: According to the CPT® guidelines, only a physician or other qualified healthcare professional can perform venipuncture described by 36400 (Venipuncture, younger than age 3 years, necessitating the skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional, not to be [...]
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