37247 Trluml balo angiop additional artery
Also known as: arterial angioplasty additional, additional PTA
Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of each additional arterial vessel beyond the first to restore luminal patency.
In Plain Language
balloon widening of additional arteries
Clinical Context
Each additional artery treated in multi-vessel peripheral arterial disease. Increases total ischemia time and procedural risk.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.41 |
| Total RVU | 3.41 |
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 3.41, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37247?
CPT 37247 (Trluml balo angiop additional artery) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of each additional arterial vessel beyond the first to restore luminal patency.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37247?
The work RVU for CPT 37247 is 3.41. This code is primarily used by interventional radiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 37247 used?
Each additional artery treated in multi-vessel peripheral arterial disease. Increases total ischemia time and procedural risk.
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