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Abscess Catheter TPA Infusion

Date: Jul 27, 2014

Question:

I have an abscess catheter check. A decision was made to place TPA through the catheter. A total of 2 mg of TPA mixed in 15 cc of saline and infused to the catheter with the catheter capped for one hour. What code, if any, can be used for the TPA infusion? The doctor is asking for code 37212, which I believe is incorrect. Some places it states not billable. Could you please clarify if this is billable and what code would be used?

Question ID : 5703
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