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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 37242 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | XS - Separate Structure 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $6,675.17 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37242 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $5,282.525 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37242 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37242 by major payers:

$7,580.37
BCBS / Anthem

$10,315.16
UnitedHealthcare

$11,073.21
Aetna

$1,564.91
Cigna
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Mercy Medical Center
Chandrashekar Kumbar
Deaconess Hospital Inc
John Buttari
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
Charles Bailey
Heart Endovascular And Rhythm Of Texas PA
Kristin Whitley
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37242 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The table lists codes related to 37242. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 37241-CPT | High | Vasc Embolize Occlude Venous, Vascular Embolization Or Occlusion Inclusive Of All Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Intraprocedural Roadmapping And Imaging Guidance Necessary To Complete The Intervention Venous Other Than Hemorrhage Eg Congenital Or Acquired Venous Malformations Venous And Capillary Hemangiomas Varices Varicoceles |
| 37242-CPT | High | Vasc Embolize Occlude Artery, Vascular Embolization Or Occlusion Inclusive Of All Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Intraprocedural Roadmapping And Imaging Guidance Necessary To Complete The Intervention Arterial Other Than Hemorrhage Or Tumor Eg Congenital Or Acquired Arterial Malformations Arteriovenous Malformations Arteriovenous Fistulas Aneurysms Pseudoaneurysms |
| 37243-CPT | High | Vasc Embolize Occlude Organ, Vascular Embolization Or Occlusion Inclusive Of All Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Intraprocedural Roadmapping And Imaging Guidance Necessary To Complete The Intervention For Tumors Organ Ischemia Or Infarction |
| 37244-CPT | High | Vasc Embolize Occlude Bleed, Vascular Embolization Or Occlusion Inclusive Of All Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Intraprocedural Roadmapping And Imaging Guidance Necessary To Complete The Intervention For Arterial Or Venous Hemorrhage Or Lymphatic Extravasation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37242. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 37242 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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To find the cost of a medical procedure, you'll typically need to know the specific CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for the service and your geographic location. Many payers have different fee schedules based on location and provider contracts. For a reliable estimate, you can use tools like Payerprice, which offers a fee schedule lookup tool where you can search with a CPT code and specific location.
A CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code is a five-digit numerical code used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. CPT codes are crucial for pricing because they standardize the reporting of services, allowing insurance companies and patients to understand exactly what procedure or service was rendered. Fee schedules, which determine how much providers are paid, are typically organized by CPT code.
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