Coding Brief: Lower Extremity Thrombectomy/Atherectomy (Codes 37186, 37225, 37227, 37229, 37231, 37233, 37235) (November 2011)

November 2011 page 9 Coding Brief: Lower Extremity Thrombectomy/Atherectomy (Codes 37186, 37225, 37227, 37229, 37231, 37233, 37235) The July 2011 issue of CPT Assistant featured an article discussing the CPT 2011 lower extremity revascularization codes. Continuing with that discussion, this article provides clarification of when it is and is not appropriate to additionally report "thrombectomy" in conjunction with lower extremity femoral and tibial/peroneal atherectomy procedures described by codes 37225, 37227, 37229, 37231, 37233, and 37235. 37225 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral/popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed 37227 with transluminal stent placement(s)...

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Article Overview

This article reviews CPT Assistant guidance on lower extremity revascularization procedures and the related use of thrombectomy reporting in vascular interventions. It is aimed at coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who work with endovascular lower extremity procedures and need to understand how the CPT 2011 framework addresses these services.

Why This Topic Matters

Lower extremity vascular cases often involve multiple related services, and this article helps readers understand the scope of the CPT Assistant discussion so they can review documentation with the appropriate code set context.

Article Sections

  1. November 2011 page 9

    Publication and article identification information for the CPT Assistant coding brief.

  2. Atherectomy

    Discussion of lower extremity endovascular atherectomy concepts and how the article frames related thrombectomy reporting issues within that context.

  3. Thrombectomy

    Discussion of secondary thrombectomy concepts, related vascular territory considerations, and the broader CPT mechanical thrombectomy guidance referenced by the article.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames lower extremity revascularization coding topics
  • Which broad procedure categories are discussed in relation to atherectomy and thrombectomy
  • What type of CPT guidance the article is intended to clarify
  • How the article situates lower extremity vascular procedures within the 2011 coding environment

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Interventional vascular practices

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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