Surgery Cardiovascular System, 36488 (Q&A) (July 1999)

July 1999 page 10a Coding Consultation Surgery Cardiovascular System, 36488 (Q&A) Question What code should I use to report an ultrasound guided percutaneous central venous catheter insertion? AMA Comment There is not a specific code in CPT that describes ultrasound guided percutaneous central venous catheter insertion. To report this procedure you would use the appropriate code for the percutaneous placement of the central venous catheter ( 36488 - 36491 ) and code 76499 , Unlisted diagnostic radiologic procedure, for the ultrasound guidance. Surgery Cardiovascular System, 36488 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; July 1999 page 10a ...

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Article Overview

This article is a brief CPT coding consultation from AMA CPT Assistant focused on a cardiovascular surgery reporting question. It explains the general coding context for a procedure involving central venous catheter placement and associated imaging guidance, and it is relevant to coders working in surgery, radiology support services, and charge capture review. The piece is useful for anyone checking whether a specific service is directly described in CPT or instead falls under an unlisted or separate reporting category.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify that the topic involves a CPT reporting question in the cardiovascular surgery area and whether the service has a direct CPT descriptor or requires separate reporting consideration.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question and the general service area being discussed.

  2. Question

    Presents the coding scenario that prompted the consultation.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides the official response and general reporting context for the service discussed.

What You Will Learn

  • The type of CPT coding question addressed in the consultation
  • The general relationship between a vascular catheter procedure and imaging guidance reporting
  • How AMA commentary frames coding when a direct descriptor is not present
  • The kind of guidance offered for a cardiovascular surgery service inquiry

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Charge capture specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Cardiovascular surgery billing teams

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 36488-36491

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