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Removal of tesio catheter

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prabha

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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.....
 
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.
 
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