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Wiki port-a-cath multiple attempts

rgrimes

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Dr placed a Port-A-Cath but met with resistance on his first try. He removed everything and accessed the vein again and was able to place the catheter.

Do you bill modifier 22 when this happens? Or is it just part of the original code?

Thank you

Ruth Ann
 
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