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DiagnosesPresence Of Picc Line

Presence Of Picc Line

ICD-10 Coding for Presence of PICC Line(Z45.2, T82.868A)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYInterventional Radiology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Presence Of Picc Line?
Essential facts and insights about Presence of PICC Line

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Presence of a PICC line insertion site
  • Signs of infection or complications at the insertion site
  • Patient history indicating need for long-term venous access

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Date and time of PICC line insertion
  • Type and size of PICC line used
  • Patient consent for the procedure

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct use of Z codes for encounters related to PICC lines.
  • Common errors include misclassifying complications as unrelated diagnoses.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Patients with active infections unrelated to the PICC line
  • Alternative codes for temporary IV access devices

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
Z45.2
Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Differential Codes
T82.868A

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Interventional Radiology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients requiring long-term IV therapy, chemotherapy, or frequent blood draws
  • Interventional radiology settings performing PICC line insertions

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the indication for PICC line placement, procedure details, and any complications.

Billing considerations?

Ensure proper coding for the procedure and any associated complications to avoid denials.