CPT^® 37217, Under Other Transcatheteral Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 37217 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Transcatheteral Procedures.

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The provider performs transcatheter stent placement in either the intrathoracic common carotid artery or the innominate artery. The code is specific to retrograde treatment of a lesion through an open cervical carotid artery approach. Any angioplasty or radiological guidance required for the service is also included as well as radiological supervision and interpretation.

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