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PICC or Central Line Superficial femoral Vein

Date: Nov 10, 2023

Question:

Our vascular access team is looking into placing a PICC via superficial femoral vein (i.e., mid-thigh PICC). I'm thinking this is a central vein and would not be considered peripherally inserted. What CPT code would be reported for insertion of a venous catheter into the superficial femoral vein?

Question ID : 19647
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