Wiki removal mediport

[pgrila]

Can we charge for removal of mediport, if the doctor placed the mediport originally?

 

[heathermc]

we use 36590

 

[pgrila]

I know the code just did not know if it could be charged for removal, if the same doctor placed it?

 

[FTessaBartels]

Going to the OR

If you have to take the patient to the OR to remove, you may code. Don't forget your modifier (if still in global for first surgery).

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC