AMA CPT® Assistant - 1995 Issue 3 (March)

Coding Insertion of Catheters, Venous Access Ports, and Implantable Infusion Pumps (Fall 1995)

Fall 1995 pages 5-8 Coding Insertion of Catheters, Venous Access Ports, and Implantable Infusion Pumps Coding the insertion of catheters, venous access ports, and implantable infusion pumps can be difficult, because of the large variety of types and brands available. This article explains the different types of catheters, ports, and pumps, and clarifies how to code each one. Because of market conditions and requirements, the types and names of catheters, ports, and implantable pumps change frequently. Codes are based on the location of the insertion and the insertion technique, not on the brand name of the device. We include...

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