Billing code
G099A — Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Percutaneous Insertion Of Permanent Jugular/femoral Dialysis Catheter (including Subcutaneous Positioning)
Permanent dialysis catheter insertion
Bill G099 for percutaneous insertion of a permanent jugular or femoral dialysis catheter, including tunnelling under the skin.
Watch for: Temporary catheters are different codes: G324 (subclavian or jugular) and G327 (femoral).
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $168.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- G099A
- Description
- Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Percutaneous Insertion Of Permanent Jugular/femoral Dialysis Catheter (including Subcutaneous Positioning)
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Percutaneous insertion of a permanent jugular or femoral dialysis catheter, including subcutaneous positioning (tunnelling).
What it covers
G099 is percutaneous insertion of a permanent jugular or femoral dialysis catheter, including its subcutaneous positioning (J37).
Temporary catheters are G324 (subclavian or jugular) and G327 (femoral) (J37).
Billing rules
- When non-elective (or delayed into the period by an emergency), add E409 (+50% evenings, weekends, holidays) or E410 (+75% nights); ED physicians on H-code shifts use E412/E413 (GP103–GP104).
- Marked #: the fee doesn't include premises, equipment, supplies or staff, which are funded by the hospital or ICHSC (J1, GP13).
Often billed with
- E409 or E410 after-hours premium when non-elective (GP103–GP104).
Related codes: G324, G327, G336, G312, R848
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Dialysis, page J37.
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