Noncoronary Intravascular Ultrasound Services (37252, 37253) (May 2016)

May 2016 page 11 Noncoronary Intravascular Ultrasound Services (37252, 37253) Historically, endovascular therapies have been reported using one or more codes for the procedure(s) and separate additional code(s) for the radiological supervision and interpretation. These procedures may be performed by vascular surgeons, cardiologists, general surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, and/or radiologists to treat conditions such as atherosclerosis, aortic aneurysm or dissection, other disorders of the arteries/arterioles, venous embolism/thrombosis, and other disorders of the circulatory system. Over the last several years, an initiative has been undertaken within the CPT code set to bundle services that are frequently performed together. For CPT 2016...

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Article Overview

This CPT Assistant article explains the scope of noncoronary intravascular ultrasound services, the 2016 update that changed how related services are grouped, and the general reporting context for these procedures. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who work with vascular, endovascular, and imaging-related services and need to understand the applicable CPT framework, related exclusions, and example scenarios.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding this article helps readers recognize the CPT structure for noncoronary IVUS reporting and the related service categories discussed in the 2016 guidance. It is relevant for accurate coding of vascular and endovascular procedures across multiple specialties.

Article Sections

  1. Overview

    Introduces the topic and places the service within broader endovascular and imaging reporting practices.

  2. CPT 2016 code update

    Describes the 2016 CPT revision affecting the intravascular ultrasound service family and the general reporting framework.

  3. Coding guidance and exclusions

    Summarizes the article’s guidance on related procedures and service relationships within the CPT context.

  4. Clinical Example and Description of Procedure

    Provides example scenarios and procedural context illustrating the noncoronary IVUS service discussion.

  5. Coding Tip

    Highlights an additional note about reporting considerations for related intravascular ultrasound use.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames noncoronary intravascular ultrasound services within CPT guidance
  • What changed in the 2016 code update for this service area
  • Which broader procedure categories are discussed alongside IVUS
  • How the article presents example scenarios and procedural context
  • What reporting notes are highlighted in the coding tips

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing professionals
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Vascular surgery practices
  • Cardiology practices
  • Radiology departments

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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