CPT^® 36248, Under Intra-Arterial (Catheter and Infusion Pump) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36248 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intra-Arterial (Catheter and Infusion Pump) Procedures.

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Angiography is an X–ray study of the blood vessels that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Angiography uses a radiopaque substance (dye) to make the blood vessels visible under X–ray.

This particular CPT code is for selective placement of an additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family.

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[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 484462, member: 67434"] I would code 36247 once and 36248 twice. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC [/QUOTE] Thank you so much !!... [ Read More ]

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