Wiki Pericardiocentesis

[kvogel03]

Hello,

I had a physician do a pericardiocentesis and pericardial drainage. What CPT codes can be used for this ?

 

[Jim Pawloski]

Pericardiocentesis is coded 33016, pericardial drainage (with catheter placement) older the 6 years old 33017 using U/s or fluoro guidance. 33019 is for CT guidance.
HTH,
Jim

 

[kvogel03]

Okay so if they did pericardiocentesis and pericardial drainage. Can I use both 33016 and 33017?