Endovascular Stenting (Codes 37236-37239) (July 2016)

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of endovascular stenting depends on understanding bundled services, vessel-based reporting structure, and when related vascular work should or should not be coded separately. This article helps professionals navigate those distinctions within CPT guidance.

Article Sections

1. July 2016 page 6

   Publication context and article placement within the July 2016 issue.

2. Endovascular Stenting (Codes 37236-37239)

   Overview of the bundled endovascular stenting code family and how the guidance frames the covered procedure types.

3. Coding Tip

   General reporting guidance for vessel-based stenting, including discussion of how the article frames multi-vessel treatment and bundled elements.

4. Work included in 37236-37239

   Summary of the categories of services described by the article as included in the bundled stenting codes.

5. Work that may be separately reported in addition to 37236-37239, when performed

   Summary of related vascular services and procedures discussed as potentially separately reportable alongside the stenting codes.

6. Coding Tip

   Additional cautions involving other vascular stent and embolization-related coding scenarios.

7. Coding Tip

   Cross-reference guidance pointing to other lower-extremity stenting codes for occlusive disease.