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PICC with modifier

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Question:

With the new PICC codes, the notes state when catheter tip confirmation is not documented to report code 36573 with a -52 modifier. If we placed a bedside central venous catheter with no documentation of catheter tip confirmation, would you also code 36556 with a -52 modifier? 

Question ID : 16088
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