tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2002 Issue 10

Reader Question: Reporting Hyperalimentation

Question: What is the appropriate code to report hyperalimentation or TPN? The only code I can find is 99562, but it's for "in the home" and I need a code for the critical care setting. General Surgery Discussion Group ParticipantAnswer: Although you may report placement of a catheter for use during total parenteral nutrition, or TPN, (e.g., 36489, Placement of central venous catheter [subclavian, jugular, or other vein] [e.g., for central venous pressure, hyperalimentation, hemodialysis, or chemotherapy]; percutaneous, over age 2), CPT does not contain a specific code to report ongoing management of TPN patients, including coordination...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci General Surgery Coding Alert.


Leverage vital, to-the-point monthly guidance to boost your reporting accuracy and your coding know-how. We make it convenient for your team to stay informed, compliant, and profitable with a subscription to TCI’s General Surgery Coding Alert.

  • Current newsletters added each month
  • Fully searchable archives - over 2100 articles
  • ALL years/issues back to 1999 organized by year and issue
  • Codes mentioned in articles are linked to Code Information pages
  • Code Information pages link back to related articles
Access to this feature is available in the following products:
  • tci General Surgery Coding Alert +Archives

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.