36415 Coll venous bld venipuncture
Also known as: venipuncture, blood draw, venous stick, phlebotomy
Venipuncture for collection of venous blood specimen; each additional venipuncture and venous blood collection, performed at a separate site in a patient with or without an established IV.
In Plain Language
drawing blood from a vein; blood test collection
Clinical Context
Used for routine blood specimen collection in patients undergoing laboratory testing. Common in all clinical settings for diagnostic purposes.
RVU Information
CPT 36415 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36415?
CPT 36415 (Coll venous bld venipuncture) is a Surgery code. Venipuncture for collection of venous blood specimen; each additional venipuncture and venous blood collection, performed at a separate site in a patient with or without an established IV.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36415?
The work RVU for CPT 36415 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Phlebotomy, Laboratory Medicine, General Surgery.
When is CPT 36415 used?
Used for routine blood specimen collection in patients undergoing laboratory testing. Common in all clinical settings for diagnostic purposes.
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