Case Studies—Cardiovascular System Operative Reports

Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation:

Review CPT notes preceding the coding section for central venous access procedures.

a. What is a Port-a-Cath?
b. What was the operative action?
c. Time to Code:

a. Venous access device

b. The port was removed.

c.
Index:
Removal, Venous Access Device

Code(s):
36590 Removal of tunneled central venous access device with subcutaneous port

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