# Billing for PD training before catheter implantation

**URL:** <https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/billing-for-pd-training-before-catheter-implantation/74>\
**Category:** PD For Professionals\
**Created:** [August 31, 2004, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/billing-for-pd-training-before-catheter-implantation/74 "2004-08-31T14:53:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 31, 2004, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/billing-for-pd-training-before-catheter-implantation/74/1 "2004-08-31T14:53:01Z")

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I am told that the center I currently work in only begins billing for pd training the day the catheter goes in. Even if a home visit happens before this , or some training occurs before their surgery, they don’t bill for it. I believe that they could bill for it. Can anyone enlighten me?

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**Post date:** [August 31, 2004, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/billing-for-pd-training-before-catheter-implantation/74/2 "2004-08-31T16:20:21Z")

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I would check with CMS/Medicare to see what the rules are on this subject. Where I’m located the understanding is you can bill after your first flush of the catheter.