What is the billing code for the administration of Cathflo?
Providers may bill for the administration of Cathflo with Current Procedure Terminology (CPT5) code 36593, Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter. A physician must be directly supervising the procedure in order for this code to be billed.6 This code may be billed by physicians in any setting of care, but may only be reported by a facility if Cathflo is administered in an outpatient hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
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