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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $427.53 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37249 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $333.04 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37249 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37249 by major payers:

$600.43

$797.20

$744.53

$274.96
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Vinayak Thakur
The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc
Daniel Gonzalez-Morales
Bay Area Cardiology Associates, P.A
River Of Life Osteopathic LLC
River Of Life Osteopathic, LLC
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Pediatric Care Group, PA
Pediatric Care Group PA
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37249 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 37249 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 37249 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37246-CPT | High | Trluml Balo Angiop 1st Art, Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty Except Lower Extremity Artery Ies For Occlusive Disease Intracranial Coronary Pulmonary Or Dialysis Circuit Open Or Percutaneous Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Necessary To Perform The Angioplasty Within The Same Artery Initial Artery |
| 37247-CPT | Moderate | Trluml Balo Angiop Addl Art, Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty Except Lower Extremity Artery Ies For Occlusive Disease Intracranial Coronary Pulmonary Or Dialysis Circuit Open Or Percutaneous Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Necessary To Perform The Angioplasty Within The Same Artery Each Additional Artery List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 37248-CPT | High | Blood Vessel Procedure, Angioplasty Is A Procedure To Open A Narrow Or Clogged Blood Vessel Of The Heart. A Balloon-Tipped Catheter Is Inserted To The Site Or Narrowing Or Blockage. The Balloon Is Inflated To Open The Artery And Restore Blood Flow Then Deflated And Removed. |
| 37249-CPT | Moderate | Trluml Balo Angiop Addl Vein, Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty Except Dialysis Circuit Open Or Percutaneous Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Necessary To Perform The Angioplasty Within The Same Vein Each Additional Vein List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37249. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 37249 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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