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Repositioning chest port

Date: Apr 22, 2014

Question:

When a CVC is repositioned (indication: "Malposition of chest port") can cath placement, Sup vena cavagram, US access also be billed? What if the CVC is initially repositioned but then (after re-positioning/snared) it is removed and a new one placed in this location? Would this then be a replacement only or in addition to repositioning? I would reallly appreciate your expertise as we are trying to better understand the correct billing of these?

Question ID : 5519
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