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G324A — Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Insertion

Neck or chest dialysis catheter

Bill G324 for inserting a subclavian or jugular catheter for haemodialysis; revision is G336.

Watch for: A permanent tunnelled catheter is G099 and a femoral catheter is G327, not G324.

Code

G324A

Description

Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Insertion

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

Insertion of a subclavian or jugular catheter for haemodialysis. Revision of the catheter is G336.

What it covers

G324 is insertion of a subclavian or jugular catheter for haemodialysis; revision is G336 (J37).

A permanent tunnelled jugular or femoral catheter is G099, a femoral dialysis catheter is G327, and insertion under vision into a central line is R848 (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).
• D&T procedures are payable in addition to a consultation or assessment unless the listing says otherwise (J3).

Often billed with

• G325 or G083 acute dialysis started through the new catheter (J37).
• E409 or E410 after-hours premium when non-elective (GP103–GP104).

Related codes: G336, G099, G327, R848, G312, G325

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Dialysis (Subclavian or jugular catheter for haemodialysis), page J37.

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