tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

You Be the Coder: Distinguish Venipuncture Codes

Question: What is the difference between venipuncture codes 36400-36410, 36420-36425, and 36415 other than patient age? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: According to the CPT® guidelines, only a physician or other qualified healthcare professional can perform venipuncture described by 36400 (Venipuncture, younger than age 3 years, necessitating the skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional, not to be used for routine venipuncture; femoral or jugular vein) through 36410 (Venipuncture, age 3 years or older, necessitating the skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional (separate procedure), for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes (not to be used...

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