Use this handy chart to match central venous device to code

Why This Topic Matters

Central venous access services are common and can involve multiple device types and procedural categories. Understanding the article helps coding staff interpret a chart-based reference that supports accurate review of the CPT 2004 updates and related service groupings.

Article Sections

1. Central venous access device coding overview and device categories

   Introduces the coding changes and organizes central venous access devices into broad placement and device groupings. The section frames the chart used to compare device documentation with procedural categories.

2. Repair

   Presents the repair-related portion of the chart for the central venous access device groupings. This section is organized to support cross-reference with the updated CPT structure.

3. Replacement

   Covers the replacement-related portion of the chart, including the charted distinctions among service groupings. It is followed by imaging guidance references associated with the listed categories.

4. Removal

   Lists the removal-related chart entries for the central venous access categories. The section continues the device-to-service mapping format used throughout the article.

5. Reposition

   Shows the reposition-related chart entries and their associated references in the chart. This section keeps the same side-by-side comparison format used earlier.

6. Fluoroscopic

   Provides imaging-related chart references connected to the central venous access categories. It serves as a companion to the procedure groupings shown in the article.

7. Ultrasound

   Provides ultrasound-related chart references connected to the central venous access categories. It serves as a companion to the procedure groupings shown in the article.