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New PICC codes 36572/ 36573

Date: Jan 28, 2019

Question:

We have some clients that use both ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance when placing a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in the arm. Many physicians do not document the US guidance with all elements required by CPT. In the instances where both US and fluoroscopy are used, but US documentation is not complete, can we still use the 36572/36573 CPT codes?

Question ID : 11974
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