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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Procedure To Remove Blood Clot, Surgery With X-Ray Guidance To Open Up A Blocked Blood Vessel Using A Thin Tube (Catheter). A Balloon At The Catheter Tip Is Inflated To Disrupt The Blockage. The Fragments May Be Pulled Out Manually Or By Giving Clot-Busting Drugs.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,377.45 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37188 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,134.295 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37188 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37188 by major payers:
$1,850.06
$2,417.43
$2,301.76
$625.91
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CPT 37188
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Sherman Endoscopy Center, LLC
Sherman Endoscopy Center LLC
$4,600.00Published rateThe Hand And Upper Extremity Surgery Center Of Georgia, LLC
The Hand And Upper Extremity Surgery Center Of Georgia LLC
$3,091.00Published rateLaurel Surgery & Endoscopy Center, LLC
Laurel Surgery And Endoscopy Center, LLC
$1,876.00Published rateEye Surgery Center LLC, The Eye Surgery Center
$1,325.00Published rateAtlanta Endoscopy Center
$698.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37188 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 37188 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 37188 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 37186-CPT | High | Secondary Percutaneous Transluminal Thrombectomy (Eg Nonprimary Mechanical Snare Basket Suction Technique) Noncoronary Non-Intracranial Arterial Or Arterial Bypass Graft Including Fluoroscopic Guidance And Intraprocedural Pharmacological Thrombolytic Injections Provided In Conjuction With Another Percutaneous Intervention Other Than Primary Mechanical Thrombectomy (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) (Revised 01/01/16) |
| 37187-CPT | High | Procedure To Remove Blood Clot, Surgery With X-Ray Guidance To Open Up A Blocked Blood Vessel Using A Thin Tube (Catheter). A Balloon At The Catheter Tip Is Inflated To Disrupt The Blockage. The Fragments May Be Pulled Out Manually Or By Giving Clot-Busting Drugs. |
| 37188-CPT | High | Procedure To Remove Blood Clot, Surgery With X-Ray Guidance To Open Up A Blocked Blood Vessel Using A Thin Tube (Catheter). A Balloon At The Catheter Tip Is Inflated To Disrupt The Blockage. The Fragments May Be Pulled Out Manually Or By Giving Clot-Busting Drugs. |
| 37211-CPT | Moderate | Infusion To Remove Blood Clot, Infusion Therapy Delivers Medication Over A Period Of Several Hours Through A Thin Tube (Catheter) Inserted Into A Blood Vessel. This Treatment Dissolves Blood Clots And May Include The Injection Of A Contrast Dye To Verify The Clot Has Been Affected. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37188. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 37188 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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