Cerebral Arteriogram

Cerebral Arteriogram Clinical History Headache, confusion, elevated sedimentation rate Procedure Cerebral arteriogram Technique 36224 36226 36227 The risk and benefits of the procedure were explained to the patient and written informed consent was obtained. The patient was placed supine on the angiography table. Under complete maximal sterile barrier technique, the right groin was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. Subcutaneous soft tissues over the puncture site were infiltrated with 2% lidocaine solution. Retrograde access was gained into the right common femoral artery and a 25-cm 5-French sheath was placed. A 5-French catheter was advanced into the right internal...

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Article Overview

This article covers a cerebral arteriogram case and then explains how the exam is reported under the CPT cerebral angiography code family. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the 2013 CPT changes, related modifiers, bundled services, and commonly referenced companion codes and guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

Cerebral angiography reporting can involve multiple vascular territories, unilateral versus bilateral considerations, bundled imaging components, and related add-on or companion services. This article helps users recognize the applicable code family and the broader context around reporting and documentation expectations.

Article Sections

  1. Clinical History

    Summarizes the clinical context for the imaging study.

  2. Procedure

    Introduces the angiographic study performed and the general procedure type.

  3. Technique

    Describes catheter access and imaging approach across the evaluated vascular territories.

  4. Findings

    Presents the angiographic observations from the study.

  5. Impression

    States the overall diagnostic impression from the angiogram.

  6. How to Code

    Explains the CPT reporting framework for this type of cerebral angiography, including related coding updates and associated modifiers and companion services.

  7. Discussion

    Provides broader coding discussion for the CPT cerebral angiography code series, including territory-based reporting concepts, bundled services, and references to related guidance.

  8. References

    Lists source references and publication information.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT code family associated with cerebral angiography reporting
  • How the article frames unilateral and bilateral reporting considerations
  • Which related companion services are discussed in the context of cerebral angiography coding
  • How the article situates the 2013 CPT changes for this exam
  • What documentation and reporting topics are emphasized for this type of study

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Interventional radiology staff
  • Compliance professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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