37246 Trluml balo angiop first artery
Also known as: arterial angioplasty first, PTA first vessel
Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of the first arterial vessel to restore luminal patency and improve blood flow.
In Plain Language
balloon widening of an artery
Clinical Context
Used for atherosclerotic stenosis in coronary, peripheral, and renal arteries. First vessel treated in multi-vessel intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.83 |
| Total RVU | 6.83 |
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 6.83, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37246?
CPT 37246 (Trluml balo angiop first artery) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of the first arterial vessel to restore luminal patency and improve blood flow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37246?
The work RVU for CPT 37246 is 6.83. This code is primarily used by interventional radiology, cardiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 37246 used?
Used for atherosclerotic stenosis in coronary, peripheral, and renal arteries. First vessel treated in multi-vessel intervention.
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