Clinical Background. Prothrombin, or factor II, is the precursor of thrombin; as such, it plays a key role in the balance between procoagulation and anticoagulation. A prothrombin genetic variant known as 20210G A is associated with elevated levels of prothrombin and with thrombophilia.
HCPCS are codes generated by the federal government to describe procedures that have special significance to either the Medicaid or Medicare programs. There is some overlap between CPT codes and HCPCS. This is because level 1 HCPCS codes are, in fact, CPT codes. Level 2 HCPCS codes are unique codes that, for us, begin with a 'V' or a 'W'. There also exists a level 3 series of codes that I will address below.
Feb 11, '05 by bobnurse. In General Terms, the only difference between a PICC and Central Line is Insertion Site.........Arm versus chest or neck...........The tip of the device resides in the same location.............. The PICC is a long term catheter, up to a year and a central line is a short term catheter.PICCs are easier and safer to insert.......They have a significantly decreased infection rate, and overall is the better catheter to have in most situations.he PICC is a long term catheter, up to a year and a central line is a short term catheter. PICCs are easier and safer to insert.......They have a significantly decreased infection rate, and overall is the better catheter to have in most situations.