CPT code 37239 refers to a medical procedure often used to place a tiny tube, called a stent, inside veins to help keep them open and working well. CPT 37239 represents “Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves placing a stent inside a vein through a small incision or needle. The doctor uses imaging technology to guide the stent to the right spot. Sometimes, they might also do a related technique called angioplasty to widen the vein. The main goal is to improve blood flow. This specific code is used when the procedure is performed for each additional vein beyond the first one. It includes imaging guidance but does not include the main stent placement procedure covered by another code.
Common Names:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Intravenous Stenting
- Stent Insertion for Veins
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 2.97.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Additional Stent Placement in Vein
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Placement of Extra Stent in Vein with Imaging
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often necessary for patients who have either a narrowing or blockage in a vein, which can disturb proper blood flow. For instance, someone with a condition that causes veins to narrow, leading to pain or swelling like deep vein thrombosis, might undergo this procedure.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I87.2: This code is for a condition called ‘Venous Insufficiency’, where veins have trouble sending blood from the limbs back to the heart.
- I82.90: This represents a blockage known as ‘Embolism and Thrombosis of Unspecified Vein’, usually caused by a clot in one of the veins.
- I25.10: This code is for ‘Atherosclerotic Heart Disease’, which involves narrowed veins due to plaque build-up, often requiring stent placement.
Summary
In summary, code 37239 describes the additional procedure of placing a stent in a vein, with imaging assistance. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 37239 include I87.2 (Venous Insufficiency) and I82.90 (Embolism of Unspecified Vein).
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