decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2004 Issue 8 (August)
Use this handy chart to match central venous device to code
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Article Overview
This article is a practical coding reference for central venous access devices and central venous catheters under CPT 2004. It explains the broader changes to the code set, presents a device-to-code chart, and notes associated repair, replacement, removal, reposition, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound reporting topics. It is intended for coders and billers who need to identify the appropriate code family based on the documented device type and service category.
Why This Topic Matters
Central venous access procedures are common and documentation-driven, and this update changed how many related services are reported. The article helps readers understand the scope of the revised CPT structure so they can determine whether the full chart is relevant to their workflow.
Article Sections
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Central venous access code update and device categories
Overview of the CPT 2004 changes affecting central venous access services, including the major device groupings used in the chart. This section frames the coding categories discussed throughout the article.
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Repair
Chart entries for repair-related central venous device services and the associated reporting references. The section is presented as a device-to-code lookup.
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Replacement
Chart entries for replacement-related central venous device services and associated reporting references. The section continues the device-based comparison format.
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Removal
Chart entries for removal-related central venous device services. This section is part of the overall reference table.
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Reposition
Chart entries for repositioning-related central venous device services. The section provides code references tied to the chart layout.
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Fluoroscopic
Imaging-related reporting references included with the chart. This section lists the fluoroscopic code used in the article’s lookup format.
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Ultrasound
Imaging-related reporting references included with the chart. This section lists the ultrasound code used in the article’s lookup format.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes central venous access services into documentation-based categories
- What types of central venous device services are included in the CPT 2004 update
- How the chart is structured to support device-to-code matching
- Which related imaging reporting topics are included alongside the device chart
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practice staff
- Outpatient surgical coding professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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