Surgery: Cardiovascular System (December 2009)

December 2009 page 11a Bonus Feature:Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: What code would be reported to describe insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device with subcutaneous port? Codes 36560-36561 are defined as tunneled. At times the documentation reflects insertion of a CV catheter directly into a central vein with a subcutaneous port, but without the mention of tunneling. Sharon Gilbert Answer: An implanted subcutaneous port with an attached central catheter is described by either code 36560, Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; younger than 5 years of age, or code 36561, Insertion...

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Article Overview

This December 2009 CPT® Assistant article focuses on cardiovascular surgery coding guidance related to central venous access devices and implanted ports. It is relevant to coders, billers, auditors, and clinicians who document or review central venous access procedures. The article discusses how the CPT codebook framework applies to centrally inserted and peripherally inserted access devices, with attention to age-based categories and the documentation concepts that distinguish related procedures.

Why This Topic Matters

Central venous access procedures are common but documentation-sensitive, and this article helps readers understand the scope of the CPT guidance discussed in the source. It is useful for identifying which broad procedure categories are being addressed in a coding inquiry about implanted ports and central access device insertion.

Article Sections

  1. December 2009 page 11a

    An editorial Q&A discussing central venous access device insertion topics within the cardiovascular surgery section. The section frames the coding question and summarizes guidance drawn from CPT material.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT framework referenced for central venous access procedures
  • How the article frames age-based categories for implanted port procedures
  • The distinction discussed between centrally inserted and peripherally inserted access device categories
  • How the source relates documentation language to the broader CPT guidance context

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Physicians and procedural documentation teams
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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