AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 10 (October)
Evaluation and Management (October 2003)
October 2003 page 10 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management, 36410, 90784 (Q&A) Question If a patient presents to the physician's office weekly for the sole purpose of having the vascular access port flushed, is the flushing of the port reported with CPT codes 36410 and 90784? AMA Comment CPT codes 36410 and 90784 should not be reported for the "flushing" of either a long-term central venous access device or an implanted venous access device port. This procedure, when performed by the physician during an office visit is included in the appropriate level of evaluation and management...
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Article Overview
This premium article presents an Evaluation and Management coding Q&A from October 2003. It is aimed at coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand how the discussed service fits within office visit reporting and what general guidance the AMA provides in response to the scenario.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals interpret AMA guidance for common outpatient procedures and avoid inappropriate separate reporting when a service is considered part of a broader evaluation and management encounter.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a coding question within Evaluation and Management guidance
- What broad type of office-based service scenario is being discussed
- How the AMA presents its general position on reporting within an E/M visit context
- Which CPT references are explicitly involved in the discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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