AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 1 (January)
Clinical Example: Implantable Venous Access Device (January 2001)
January 2001 page 11 Coding Brief Clinical Example: Implantable Venous Access Device We often receive requests from CPT Assistant subscribers asking us to provide more clinical examples to help illustrate the typical work involved in performing various procedures. Therefore, as an added feature to this month's issue, we now present the following clinical example for code 36534. Remember, this example describes a typical case only. You should always review all available information carefully before choosing a CPT code(s). 36534Revision of implantable venous access device, and/or subcutaneous reservoir A 68-year-old male has had an implantable venous access device in place...
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Article Overview
This article is a CPT Assistant clinical example focused on an implantable venous access device revision case. It helps readers understand the overall clinical scenario, the type of procedural work illustrated, and the kind of pre- and postservice work discussed in relation to the CPT code featured in the example. The piece is useful for coders and billing staff who want to see how a real-world scenario is presented in a CPT Assistant educational format.
Why This Topic Matters
Clinical examples like this help coding professionals compare a real procedural scenario with the CPT guidance being illustrated, especially when evaluating documentation and overall service complexity.
Article Sections
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January 2001 page 11
Introductory issue and page information for the clinical example.
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Coding Brief
A short framing section introducing the purpose of the example and the coding topic being illustrated.
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Clinical Example: Implantable Venous Access Device
The main clinical scenario describing the procedure, surrounding clinical context, and related service components discussed in the example.
What You Will Learn
- The general clinical context used to illustrate a CPT procedure example.
- How the article frames preservice and postservice work in an educational format.
- The type of implantable venous access device scenario used to support code understanding.
- What kind of case presentation CPT Assistant uses in a clinical example article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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