Wiki triple-lumen catheter - Need Diagnosis

[neha.bhatnagar]

Hi,

Our general surgeon has done insertion of right subclavian triple-lumen catheter (CPT-36556).
Preoperative & Postoperative diagnosis: Shortness of breath, respiratory failure, need for emergency intravenous access.

Need to know what should be the primary diagnosis with CPT 36556.

Thanks,
Neha Bhatnagar, CPC, CPC-H

 

[drsnpatil]

Primary diagnosis should be 518.81, 786.05 and V58.81

 

[dpeoples]

Hi,

Our general surgeon has done insertion of right subclavian triple-lumen catheter (CPT-36556).
Preoperative & Postoperative diagnosis: Shortness of breath, respiratory failure, need for emergency intravenous access.

Need to know what should be the primary diagnosis with CPT 36556.

Thanks,
Neha Bhatnagar, CPC, CPC-H

518.81 and V58.81
If a known diagnosis (518.81)explains/includes a symptom (786.05), it is not necessary to code the symptom.

THT