AT2728
Expert
Is there a code for peripheral placement of an IV, this was not PICC. This was a complicated case which prevented the surgeon from placing a PICC, but patient required IV antibiotics. After attempting multiple other veins sites and blowing the veins, he placed the IV through a vein on the superior lateral aspect of the left breast-cannulated with a 20 guage IV and placed a dressing.
I'm thinking this is going to simply be included with his outpatient consult visit that day and not separately billed???
I'm thinking this is going to simply be included with his outpatient consult visit that day and not separately billed???