AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 7 (July)

Central Venous Access Device Care (July 2003)

July 2003 pages 12-14 Coding Communication:Central Venous Access Device Care Over the course of the past few decades the use of central venous catheters has grown greatly. Advances in device technology have allowed for long term venous access for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis, and a variety of other conditions. Central venous access devices are now used to administer therapies such as total parenteral nutrition (TPN), antibiotics, and blood products. This increased sophistication has contributed to the rapid growth in the use of central venous catheters. The treatment of patients with leukemias and certain solid tumors requires placement of these...

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