37236 Open/percutaneous place stent first
Also known as: stent placement first, open stent placement
Open surgical or percutaneous placement of an intra-arterial stent in the first treated arterial segment or graft to maintain patency.
In Plain Language
surgically placing a tube in an artery
Clinical Context
Used in peripheral arterial disease when percutaneous approach unavailable or failed. First stent in multi-segment intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.53 |
| Total RVU | 8.53 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.53, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37236?
CPT 37236 (Open/percutaneous place stent first) is a Surgery code. Open surgical or percutaneous placement of an intra-arterial stent in the first treated arterial segment or graft to maintain patency.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37236?
The work RVU for CPT 37236 is 8.53. This code is primarily used by vascular surgery.
When is CPT 37236 used?
Used in peripheral arterial disease when percutaneous approach unavailable or failed. First stent in multi-segment intervention.
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