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.
The CPT codebook should be updated every 3-5 years. In a concise statement, ICD-9 is the code used to describe the condition or disease being treated, also known as the diagnosis. CPT is the code used to describe the treatment and diagnostic services provided for that diagnosis.
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.