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36415
CPT Code 36415 : Collection of venous blood by venipuncture
CPT Code 36415 : Collection of venous blood by venipuncture
From a CPT perspective, collection of the specimen by venipuncture or finger/heel/ear stick is not considered an integral part of the laboratory procedure performed and, thus, may be coded separately. The CPT code for routine venipuncture is 36415, and the CPT code for finger/heel/ear stick is 36416. Venipuncture: In the smallest patients, venipuncture is accomplished using a 1cc syringe with a 25 or 28g needle, or an insulin syringe. Remember to remove the needle before putting the blood into tubes or on your slide to make smears. Use a hemostat to remove the needle from an insulin syringe.
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For a routine, non-physician performed, venipuncture, the CPT is 36415. Be sure to use modifier -25 if done in conjunction with a routine clinic visit
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What is medical procedure code 92133
36415 is the code for the venipuncture; it does not describe a particular test, so it is not regulated by CLIA.