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36598 for double port

Date: Oct 15, 2010

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Given: CPT 36598 - Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report. OPSI Code T (Significant Procedure, Multiple Procedure Reduction Applies) MUE: Units of Hospital Service Limit: 2 Procedure: Patient presents with a dual lumen port-a-cath where separate access is made via a Huber needle into each port septum so as to evaluate both chambers and sides of dual lumen catheter via separate contrast injections with documented fluoroscopic images. Q: Is it correct to report 36584 once for both sides of this dual chamber port injection?

Question ID : 2345
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