37249 Trluml balo angiop additional vein
Also known as: venous angioplasty additional, additional venous PTA
Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of each additional venous vessel beyond the first to restore luminal patency.
In Plain Language
balloon widening of additional veins
Clinical Context
Each additional vein in multi-vessel venous disease. Improves overall hemodynamics in staged venous interventions.
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 37249?
CPT 37249 (Trluml balo angiop additional vein) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of each additional venous vessel beyond the first to restore luminal patency.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37249?
The work RVU for CPT 37249 is 2.90. This code is primarily used by interventional radiology.
When is CPT 37249 used?
Each additional vein in multi-vessel venous disease. Improves overall hemodynamics in staged venous interventions.
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