37218 Stent placemt ante carotid
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: antegrade carotid stent, direct carotid puncture stent
Transcatheter stent placement in the carotid artery via antegrade (direct ipsilateral puncture) approach to treat stenosis.
Clinical Context
Direct puncture approach used when transfemoral access unavailable. Addresses symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.25 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.58 |
| Total RVU | 22.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$741.81
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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