CPT Codes for Vascular Access and Maintenance Procedures

Five digit CPT codes and descriptions are copyright by the American Medical Association. Other codes may apply in certain circumstances. This list may not be all-inclusive. Providers should consult with their local carrier for specific coding recommendations.

CPT CodeDescription
36005injection procedure for contrast venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
36488placement of central venous catheter; percutaneous, age 2 years or under
36489placement of central venous catheter; percutaneous, over age 2
36493repositioning of previously placed central venous catheter under fluroscopic guidance
36533insertion of implantable venous access device with or without subcutaneous reservoir
36534revision of implantable venous access device, and/or subcutaneous reservoir
36535removal of implantable venous access device, and/or subcutaneous reservoir
36550declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
37203transcatheter retrieval, percutaneous, of intravascular foreign body
75827venography, caval, superior, with serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation
75961transcatheter retrieval, percutaneous, of intravascular foreign body, radiological supervision and interpretation
76000fluoroscopy (separate procedure), up to one hour physician time
76003fluoroscopic localization for needle biopsy or fine needle aspiration
76499unlisted diagnostic radiologic procedure
76942ultrasonic guidance for needle biopsy, radiological supervision and interpretation
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