CPT^® 36590, Under Removal of Central Venous Access Device

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36590 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal of Central Venous Access Device.

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The provider removes a tunneled central venous access device along with the subcutaneous port or pump that was previously placed through a central or peripheral insertion.

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