Removal of central line for IV access

Is the removal of a central line for IV access bilable?

Thank you

Jul 24th, 2009 -

What type of catheter?

If it is removal of a tunneled catheter like a Mediport or Groshong (if they even use those any more) then there probably is a code. For yanking out a regular old central line, that is a nursing duty and not billable.

Oct 17th, 2011 - Rodger1 1

re: What type of catheter?

[If it is removal of a tunneled catheter like a Mediport or Groshong (if they even use those any more) then there probably is a code. For yanking out a regular old central line, that is a nursing duty and not billable.]

Oct 18th, 2011 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: What type of catheter?

There is a very good chart in the CPT® book that defines placing, repairing and removing these.

Jul 24th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606

removal

36589 - Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
36590 - Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion