Reference Codes

Please select the appropriate billing code when filing all claims. Billing codes should be based on diagnosis and the services provided. The codes most commonly associated with the billing and reimbursement of Cathflo are given below. We cannot guarantee that use of the following billing codes will result in reimbursement.1

ICD-9 Codes
996.74	Other complications of other vascular device, implant, and graft
CPT^®1 Codes
36593	Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
NDC
50242-041-64	National Drug Code for Cathflo powder for injection (2 mg vial)
HCPCS
J2997	Alteplase recombinant (Cathflo) 1 mg dosage IV

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All Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) five-digit numeric codes, descriptions, numeric modifiers, instructions, guidelines, and other materials included in this handout are copyright 2008 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.