HCPCS 36561

Insertion of implantable venous access device, with subcutaneous reservoir; age 5 years or older

AI EXPLANATION: An implantable venous access port, commonly referred to as a chemo port, is a small medical reservoir placed completely beneath the skin, usually in the upper chest. It connects to a thin, flexible tube that enters a large vein. This allows healthcare teams to deliver intravenous medications, fluids, and blood draws over extended periods without the discomfort of repeated needle sticks into arm veins.