Wiki Abdominal Aortogram with run off

[Chelsea1]

Need clarification on code 36200 (Introduction of catheter, aorta). When the physician does an abdominal aortogram with run off and the catheter is in the descending aorta, would you code the 36200 with the bilateral run off or does the catheter need to be above the kidneys to code the 36200?
Thank you

 

[mk2001]

Need clarification on code 36200 (Introduction of catheter, aorta). When the physician does an abdominal aortogram with run off and the catheter is in the descending aorta, would you code the 36200 with the bilateral run off or does the catheter need to be above the kidneys to code the 36200?
Thank you

Catheter placement in the thoracic/abdominal aorta would be 36200.

 

[Chelsea1]

Thank you

 

[dpeoples]

Need clarification on code 36200 (Introduction of catheter, aorta). When the physician does an abdominal aortogram with run off and the catheter is in the descending aorta, would you code the 36200 with the bilateral run off or does the catheter need to be above the kidneys to code the 36200?
Thank you

CPT code 36200 is for catheter placement anywhere in the aorta from a peripheral access.