Removal of drainage tube

[prabha]

"Retroperitoneal drainage catheter removal:
The patient was brought to the Interventional Radiology Dept. Scant
drainage within the bag attached to the drainage catheter was noted. The
patient was afebrile and noted a relief in his symptoms.
The catheter was, therefore, cut and removed without difficulty"

Does anyone have the code for removal of drainage catheter?

 

[emetayer]

post op peroid?

this procedure is probably included in the global surgery package. i would use a 99024.

 

[MLS2]

I agree with the 99024 if it's within the global period of the drainage cath. placement. If not, an e/m (99211) would work.

 

[dpeoples]

"Retroperitoneal drainage catheter removal:
The patient was brought to the Interventional Radiology Dept. Scant
drainage within the bag attached to the drainage catheter was noted. The
patient was afebrile and noted a relief in his symptoms.
The catheter was, therefore, cut and removed without difficulty"

Does anyone have the code for removal of drainage catheter?

You might also look at CPT 49422