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CPT® 36253, Under Intra-Arterial (Catheter and Infusion Pump) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 36253 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intra-Arterial (Catheter and Infusion Pump) Procedures.

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The provider inserts a catheter in an artery at groin level and maneuvers the catheter so he can inject a dye into the second or higher order subdivisions of the main renal artery supplying a single kidney. The dye shows up on X–ray, allowing the provider to visualize the renal blood vessels. The provider performs this procedure as an investigation for any blockage, narrowing, or clots in the renal blood vessels.

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Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)
Per Dr. Z, "There may be multiple accessory renal arteries arising off the aorta. Selection and imaging of these vessels are bundled into codes 36251-36254. Accessory renal angiography (catheterizatio... [ Read More ]
Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)
The inferior renal artery is considered as a branch, so should be coded as 36253-rt. 36251 is for left renal artery, also code 76937.... [ Read More ]
Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)
[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 485710, member: 67434"] My error, I missed the left selective. So yes, code 36252 and 76937. Both arteries to the same kidney are coded as if it's a single artery. Jim [/Q... [ Read More ]
Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)
[QUOTE="TWilliam2019, post: 485600, member: 117131"] can some please help me with this. 36252 denied I reviewed and now I am questioning if it should be 36253 RT and 36251 LT. Any help is appreciated... [ Read More ]
Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)
can some please help me with this. 36252 denied I reviewed and now I am questioning if it should be 36253 RT and 36251 LT. Any help is appreciated. thanks Procedure Details: After consent was obta... [ Read More ]
RENAL ANGIOGRAPHIES & ANGIOPLASTY - CORRECT CODES
RT renal artery: 36251-RT - catheter was advanced in the right renal artery. 37246 and 37247 angioplasties for the distal segment of the inferior branch and the upper pole intrarenal in the right ren... [ Read More ]
Acceptable primary px codes to use with add-on 37186
Arterial mechanical thrombectomy is considered a " secondary " transcatheter procedure for removal or retrieval of short segments of thrombus or embolus when performed either before or after another p... [ Read More ]
Acceptable primary px codes to use with add-on 37186
Hi... our system denied CPT 37186 with primary procedure, CPT 36253. Is there a list of acceptable primary px that 37186 can be used with? CPT book does not say specifically state anything that I cou... [ Read More ]
Help ir angiographies/angioplasty
As per the report 36253,36251 - Angiograms 35471*2 , 75966, 75968 - For rt. renal artery angioplasty and rt. accessory renal artery angioplasty... [ Read More ]
Help! Ir?
35471, 75966 - For renal angioplasty 36253, 36251-59 - For angiograms... [ Read More ]
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