Descriptions Of The CPT Codes For Central Line Placement (2023)

The Central line placement CPT codes are coverd below with the official descriptions and also with short descriptions.

CPT Code 36555

Long description: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, younger than 5 years of agee.

Short description : Insertion of catheter, under 5 yr.

CPT Code 36556

Long description: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted centra venous catheter, age 5 years or older.

Short description: Insertion of catheter, over 5 yrs.

CPT Code 36557

Long description: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, younger than 5 years of age.

Short description: Insertion of tunneled catheter, under 5 years.

CPT Code 36568

Long description: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance.

Short description: Insertion of PICC, without port/pump and image guidance.

CPT Code 36569

Long description: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, with imaging guidance.

Short Description: Insertion of PICC, without port/pump, with image guidance.

CPT Code 36570

Long description: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port, younger than 5 years of age.

Short description: Insertion of venous device, with port, under 5 years.

CPT Code 36571

Long description: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port, age 5 years or older.

Short description: Insertion of venous device, with port, over 5 yrs.