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Coding Midline Catheters 36140 vs 36569
Date: Dec 19, 2018
Question:
I read some recent material that midline catheters by definition terminate in the peripheral venous system. They are NOT central venous access devices and may not be reported as a PICC service. Currently we charge insert PICC without port or pump (also for midline) (36569).
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