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Multiple attempted, unsuccessful line placements

Date: Dec 20, 2019

Question:

My provider attempted to place a central line in four different vessels with US/fluoro, but was unsuccessful. The op note states, in summary, "Inability to thread wire through vein once vein accessed. Attempted at right subclavian, right IJ, left subclavian, and left IJ." Ultimately, the provider was unable to place a central line and abandoned the procedure. Do I code each attempt with a -53 modifier?

Question ID : 13382
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