CPC · Question #50
A patient with a history of chronic venous embolism in the inferior vena cava has a radiographic study to visualize any abnormalities. In outpatient surgery the physician accesses the subclavian…
The correct answer is C. 36010, 75825-26. For the procedure involving access to the subclavian vein and advancing a catheter to the inferior vena cava for injection and imaging, the following codes are used: 36010 for the catheter placement. 75825-26 for the supervision and interpretation of the imaging. Modifier -26…
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A patient with a history of chronic venous embolism in the inferior vena cava has a radiographic study to visualize any abnormalities. In outpatient surgery the physician accesses the subclavian vein and the catheter is advanced to the inferior vena cava for injection and imaging. The supervision and interpretation of the images is performed by the physician. What codes are reported for this procedure?
Options
- A36000, 75825-26
- B36010, 75827-26
- C36010, 75825-26
- D36000, 75827-26
How the community answered
(66 responses)- A5% (3)
- B9% (6)
- C65% (43)
- D21% (14)
Explanation
For the procedure involving access to the subclavian vein and advancing a catheter to the inferior vena cava for injection and imaging, the following codes are used: 36010 for the catheter placement. 75825-26 for the supervision and interpretation of the imaging. Modifier -26 indicates the professional component of the radiological supervision and
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