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PICC w CXR
Date: Dec 3, 2021
Question:
I know a separate CXR cannot be reported for catheter tip location, so my question is can we still report code 36573 without a modifier if catheter placed with ultrasound and all guidance criteria is met but patient does have a CXR (not being coded separately) and the report documents CXR shows catheter tip in the high SVC? We do have all necessary documentation on one report.
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