Respiratory Question for the Week of August 31, 2020

Question:

What code is reported for arterial specimen collection and what status indicator applies?

Answer:

When billing for arterial specimen collection, code 36600 is reported. This code has been assigned to a status indicator of “Q1” under the OPPS payment guidelines, meaning that, like the venous access device codes above, it will be paid separately when appearing on a claim without an “S,” “T,” or “V” procedure or separately through APC 5734. Understand that this code is for the actual puncture of the artery; line draws are part of the continuum of care and not separately billable.

36600 Arterial puncture, withdrawal of blood for diagnosis

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