37239 Open/percutaneous place stent each add
Also known as: additional segment stent placement, additional same-vessel stent
Open surgical or percutaneous placement of stent(s) in each additional segment within the same artery previously treated by endovascular intervention.
In Plain Language
placing tubes in multiple areas of the same artery
Clinical Context
Used for extensive single-vessel disease with multiple stenotic segments requiring stent coverage in same session.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.90 |
| Total RVU | 2.90 |
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 2.90, this code ranks in the 20th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37239?
CPT 37239 (Open/percutaneous place stent each add) is a Surgery code. Open surgical or percutaneous placement of stent(s) in each additional segment within the same artery previously treated by endovascular intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37239?
The work RVU for CPT 37239 is 2.90. This code is primarily used by vascular surgery.
When is CPT 37239 used?
Used for extensive single-vessel disease with multiple stenotic segments requiring stent coverage in same session.
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