37218 Stent placemt ante carotid
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.
In Plain Language
placing a tube in the neck artery using a direct approach
Clinical Context
Direct puncture approach used when transfemoral access unavailable. Addresses symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.38 |
| Total RVU | 14.38 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 14.38, this code ranks in the 71st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37218?
CPT 37218 (Stent placemt ante carotid) is a Surgery code. Transcatheter stent placement in the carotid artery via antegrade (direct ipsilateral puncture) approach to treat stenosis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37218?
The work RVU for CPT 37218 is 14.38. This code is primarily used by interventional radiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 37218 used?
Direct puncture approach used when transfemoral access unavailable. Addresses symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
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