37615 Ligation major artery neck
Also known as: Major neck artery ligation
Surgical ligation of a major artery in the neck region, used for hemorrhage control or management of vascular lesions.
In Plain Language
Tying main neck vessel; Neck artery surgery
Clinical Context
Performed for severe uncontrollable epistaxis, carotid blowout syndrome, or large neck vessel hemorrhage following trauma or surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.61 |
| Total RVU | 7.61 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.61, this code ranks in the 48th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37615?
CPT 37615 (Ligation major artery neck) is a Surgery code. Surgical ligation of a major artery in the neck region, used for hemorrhage control or management of vascular lesions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37615?
The work RVU for CPT 37615 is 7.61. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 37615 used?
Performed for severe uncontrollable epistaxis, carotid blowout syndrome, or large neck vessel hemorrhage following trauma or surgery.
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