Find comprehensive information on PICC line placement diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, medical coding guidelines, and healthcare best practices. This resource covers peripherally inserted central catheter insertion, PICC line complications, ultrasound-guided PICC placement, and appropriate ICD-10 codes for PICC line placement. Learn about tip location confirmation, catheter placement verification, and proper documentation for central venous access devices. Explore resources for physicians, nurses, and coding professionals involved in PICC line procedures.
Also known as
Insertion of peripherally
Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter
Introduction of PICC
Introduction of peripherally inserted central catheter
Insertion of central venous
Insertion of central venous catheter, peripherally inserted
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is PICC placement for dialysis access?
Yes
Code Z99.2. If malfunction, also code the malfunction.
No
Is PICC placement for infusion therapy?
When to use each related code
Description |
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PICC Line Placement |
PICC Line Complication |
PICC Line Removal |
Coding errors arise from documenting incorrect final catheter tip location, impacting appropriate code assignment and reimbursement.
Lack of documentation specifying single, double, or triple lumen PICC can lead to coding ambiguity and potential claim denials.
Separate coding for venipuncture or other procedures integral to PICC placement can trigger audits for unbundling and compliance issues.
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line placement was performed on [Date] at [Time] for [Indication, e.g., long-term intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition]. Patient presented with [Symptoms or clinical rationale necessitating PICC line placement, e.g., difficult venous access, need for vesicant medication administration, long-term intravenous therapy]. The procedure was performed using [Insertion site, e.g., right basilic vein, left cephalic vein] under [Guidance method, e.g., ultrasound guidance, fluoroscopy] with [Anesthesia, e.g., local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine]. Catheter tip placement was confirmed by [Confirmation method, e.g., chest x-ray, fluoroscopy] to be in the [Tip location, e.g., superior vena cava, cavoatrial junction]. The catheter was secured with [Securement device, e.g., StatLock, suture] and flushed with [Flush solution, e.g., normal saline, heparinized saline]. Post-procedure assessment revealed [Post-procedure findings, e.g., no immediate complications, good blood return, patient tolerated procedure well]. Patient education provided on PICC line care and maintenance, including dressing changes, flushing protocols, and signs and symptoms of infection. Follow-up scheduled for [Follow-up date/time] for [Follow-up reason, e.g., dressing change, PICC line removal]. Procedure codes: [Relevant CPT codes, e.g., 36561, 36565, 76937]. Diagnosis codes: [Relevant ICD-10 codes, e.g., Z99.2, T82.5XXA].