37237 Open/percutaneous place stent each add
Also known as: stent placement additional, additional stent placement
Open surgical or percutaneous placement of an intra-arterial stent in each additional artery or graft beyond the first in the same procedure.
In Plain Language
surgically placing additional tubes in arteries
Clinical Context
Each additional stent in multi-segment disease intervention. Increases procedural complexity and requires careful hemostasis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.14 |
| Total RVU | 4.14 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.14, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37237?
CPT 37237 (Open/percutaneous place stent each add) is a Surgery code. Open surgical or percutaneous placement of an intra-arterial stent in each additional artery or graft beyond the first in the same procedure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37237?
The work RVU for CPT 37237 is 4.14. This code is primarily used by vascular surgery.
When is CPT 37237 used?
Each additional stent in multi-segment disease intervention. Increases procedural complexity and requires careful hemostasis.
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