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The procedure described by CPT® Code 37234 involves the revascularization of an additional ipsilateral (same side) occluded or stenosed tibial or peroneal artery. This is achieved through endovascular techniques, which can be performed either openly or percutaneously. The primary goal of this procedure is to restore blood flow to the affected artery, which is crucial for maintaining proper circulation in the lower extremities. The physician utilizes various methods such as angioplasty, atherectomy, and/or the placement of a transluminal stent to achieve this goal. During the procedure, a catheter with a balloon tip is advanced over a guidewire to the site of the occluded artery. Once in position, the balloon is inflated to compress the plaque against the arterial wall, which may require multiple inflations to achieve optimal results. Alternatively, atherectomy may be performed, which involves using a specialized catheter that shaves plaque from the arterial wall. This plaque is then collected and removed upon completion of the procedure. Following these interventions, a completion angiography is conducted to ensure the artery is patent, and if necessary, a stent is deployed to maintain the artery's patency. This code is specifically used when stent placement is performed in conjunction with angioplasty, and it is important to note that it is billed in addition to the primary procedure code for the initial revascularization performed on the same side.
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The procedure associated with CPT® Code 37234 is indicated for patients presenting with occlusion or stenosis of the tibial or peroneal arteries. These conditions may lead to reduced blood flow, resulting in symptoms such as claudication, pain, or ischemia in the lower extremities. The specific indications for performing this procedure include:
The procedure for CPT® Code 37234 involves several key steps to ensure successful revascularization of the affected artery. The steps are as follows:
Post-procedure care for patients undergoing the revascularization procedure coded by CPT® 37234 includes monitoring for complications such as bleeding, hematoma formation, or thrombosis at the access site. Patients may be advised to rest and limit physical activity for a specified period to promote healing. Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled to assess the success of the procedure and to monitor the patient's recovery. Additionally, the physician may recommend lifestyle modifications and medications to manage underlying conditions such as peripheral artery disease and to prevent future occlusions.
| Short Descr | REVSC OPN/PRQ TIB/PERO STENT | Medium Descr | REVSC OPN/PRQ TIB/PERO W/STNT/ANGIOP UNI EA VSL | Long Descr | Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | ZZZ - Code Related to Another Service | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 1 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures applies. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates | ASC Payment Indicator | Packaged service/item; no separate payment made. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P2F - Major procedure, cardiovascular-Other | MUE | 2 | CCS Clinical Classification | 61 - Other OR procedures on vessels other than head and neck |
This is an add-on code that must be used in conjunction with one of these primary codes.
| 37229 | MPFS Status: Active Code APC J1 ASC J8 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed | 37230 | MPFS Status: Active Code APC J1 ASC J8 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed | 37231 | MPFS Status: Active Code APC J1 ASC J8 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed | 37252 | Addon Code MPFS Status: Active Code APC N ASC N1 Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 37253 | Addon Code MPFS Status: Active Code APC N ASC N1 Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | X4 | Episodic/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians who provide focused care on particular types of treatment limited to a defined period and circumstance; the patient has a problem, acute or chronic, that will be treated with surgery, radiation, or some other type of generally time-limited intervention; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to, the orthopedic surgeon performing a knee replacement and seeing the patient through the postoperative period | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | 80 | Assistant surgeon: surgical assistant services may be identified by adding modifier 80 to the usual procedure number(s). | AS | Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for assistant at surgery | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition | Q1 | Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study that is in an approved clinical research study | X5 | Diagnostic services requested by another clinician: for reporting services by a clinician who furnishes care to the patient only as requested by another clinician or subsequent and related services requested by another clinician; this modifier is reported for patient relationships that may not be adequately captured by the above alternative categories; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to, the radiologist's interpretation of an imaging study requested by another clinician | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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| 2017-01-01 | Changed | Moderate (Conscious) Sedation flag removed. See new Moderate Sedation category. |
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