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Wiki Insertion of CVC Using Seldinger Technique

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ER physician performed a central line placement in right femoral vein with ultrasound guidance using seldinger technique. I am not sure how to choose the appropriate CPT code... I am not very familiar with central line placement and how to determine if they are tunneled or non tunneled catheters. Can anyone help? Thanks
 
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elizabeth24 said:
ER physician performed a central line placement in right femoral vein with ultrasound guidance using seldinger technique. I am not sure how to choose the appropriate CPT code... I am not very familiar with central line placement and how to determine if they are tunneled or non tunneled catheters. Can anyone help? Thanks
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Can you provide the report?

Usually, the surgeon indicates " tunnel" in OP report.

You need to check where the tip stops in( subclavian, innominate , iliac veins, SVC/IVC, or the right atrium. Any port or pump, patient age.
 
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