Removal of tesio catheter

[prabha]

Can we code 36589 twice for removal of a tesio catheter(as it includes two catheter) or should it be coded only once with 36589?

Any inputs please.....

 

[thomas7331]

The answer is in CPT in the section guidelines for central venous access procedures:

For the repair, partial (catheter only) replacement, complete replacement, or removal of both catheters (placed from separate venous access sites) of a multi-catheter device, with or without subcutaneous ports/pumps, use the appropriate code describing the service with a frequency of two.