Wiki Port-a-cath, port removal

[Alisa Dinneen]

Does anyone know the correct cpt code to use for removal of a port-a-cath, port only? I am considering 36590 with a 52 modifier or possibly 37799 "unlisted procedure, vascular surgery."

Thank you,
Alisa

 

[crhunt78]

36590 is the correct code, you don't need to use any modifiers.

 

[LTibbetts]

I agree with Chrissy, I just coded one that way this morning.

 

[codedog]

what dx do you use when reporting a removal of port ?

 

[magnolia1]

V58.81

 

[Alisa Dinneen]

Thank you all for your responses -- very helpful!

Alisa

 

[RMORAN]

Teri CPC

On the 36590 if I use general sedation instead of moderate can I still use that code? What code would you use if the cath is non tunneled

 

[cmartin]

The type of sedation doesn't affect the code for the port removal; the moderate sedation symbol just means that you can't bill separately for moderate sedation services by the surgeon. Removal of a non-tunneled cath is a visit code.

 

[ccordero]

If the removal of a port-a-cath happens during the global period, would that be a post-op visit?