CPT^® 36252, Under Intra-Arterial (Catheter and Infusion Pump) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36252 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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Summary

The provider inserts a catheter in an artery at groin level and maneuvers the catheter so he can inject a dye into the first order, or main, blood vessel supplying the kidney. The dye shows up on X–ray, allowing the provider to visualize the renal blood vessels. The provider performs this procedure on both sides of the body as an investigation for any blockage, narrowing, or clots in the renal blood vessels.

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LCD Denials

Medicare Novitas (NJ) keeps denying most of our claims for dx code not on LCD #A57361 (Monitored Anesthesia Care) example: anes code billed: 01916 QY X4 QS procedure: 36252, Intra arterial catheter & ... [ Read More ]

Denial 32746 and 36252

36246 is bundled into 36252. 36252 needs a modifier -59. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

Denial 32746 and 36252

Patient has 37236 LT, 37246 59,RT, and 36252. Wellcare Advantage denied 37246 and 36252 for inconsistent modifier or missing modifier. It has been denied multiple times Any suggestions on how to get ... [ Read More ]

Denial on 37246 and 36252

Hi I think the denials were caused by not adding the appropriate modifiers and not the diagnosis. Without reading the report but based on the info you provided, the coding is: 37236 - Lt - stent 3724... [ Read More ]

Denial on 37246 and 36252

Hello Everyone, I have billed 37236 LT, 37246 RT, and 36252 with diagnosis I70.1 and I115.0. My first denial was on 37236 I corrected the diagnosis they took back 37246 and 36252. Then a second den... [ Read More ]

Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)

Per Dr. Z, "There may be multiple accessory renal arteries arising off the aorta. Selection and imaging of these vessels are bundled into codes 36251-36254. Accessory renal angiography (catheterizatio... [ Read More ]

Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 485710, member: 67434"] My error, I missed the left selective. So yes, code 36252 and 76937. Both arteries to the same kidney are coded as if it's a single artery. Jim [/Q... [ Read More ]

Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)

My error, I missed the left selective. So yes, code 36252 and 76937. Both arteries to the same kidney are coded as if it's a single artery. Jim... [ Read More ]

Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)

[QUOTE="TWilliam2019, post: 485600, member: 117131"] can some please help me with this. 36252 denied I reviewed and now I am questioning if it should be 36253 RT and 36251 LT. Any help is appreciated... [ Read More ]

Selective right renal artery arteriogram x2 (dual renal artery system)

can some please help me with this. 36252 denied I reviewed and now I am questioning if it should be 36253 RT and 36251 LT. Any help is appreciated. thanks Procedure Details: After consent was obta... [ Read More ]

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