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
CPT code 36415 - Collection of venous blood by venipuncture.CPT Code 36415: Collection of venous blood by venipunctureService code 36415 is routine venipuncture (blood draw)vein puncture
CPT Code 36415 : Collection of venous blood by venipuncture
CPT Code 36415 : Collection of venous blood by venipuncture
36415
Cutdown-36425
blood draw
Cutdown-36425
In ICD-9, there isn't a specific code for a blood draw itself, as ICD-9 primarily categorizes diagnoses rather than procedures. However, the procedure for drawing blood is often associated with the code 99.99, which indicates "other procedures." For more accurate coding related to blood draws, healthcare providers typically use CPT codes instead, such as 36415 for a routine venipuncture.
36415
36406
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.
36400