36415 CPT Code | Current & Old Description

The 36415 CPT code, also referred to as CPT 36415, or CPT code 36415, was updated ones time since was it introduced in 1990. Below, you can view versions 1990 and resent version of 2003.

2003 Description Of CPT 36415 [Current Version]

The description of CPT code 36415, it was updated on 01-01-2003 to: “Collection of venous blood by venipuncture”

Short description: Venous Blood Collection.

Lay-term: This version is for standard venipuncture, where blood is drawn from a vein — typically one in the arm, for, diagnostic testing purposes.

1990 Description Of CPT 36415

The CPT code 36415 was added to Current Procedural Terminology on 01-01-1990 with the following description: “Routine venipuncture or finger/heel/ear stick for collection of specimen[s] and”

Short description: Venipuncture or Finger/Heel/Ear Stick.

Lay-term: In this first version, the code represents a procedure that typically involves drawing blood from a vein, finger, heel, or ear for specimen collection. These specimens are often then used for various medical diagnostic tests.

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