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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare 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.
Intrvasc Us Noncoronary Addl, 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)
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XS - Separate Structure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $169.68 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37253 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $131.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37253 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37253 by major payers:
$217.39
$274.82
$273.29
$135.35
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CPT 37253
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Said Saleh
Nbimc Department Of Oncology
$519.40Published rateHoward Rosenfeld
Howard Rosenfeld Md
$279.44Published rateZaki Lababidi
Zaki Lababidi Md Sc Dba Gilbert Cardiology
$210.46Published rateRani Vaswani
$168.27Published ratePaul Olorunfemi
Chan Heart Rhythm Institute
$71.27Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37253 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 37253 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 37253 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. |
| 37252-CPT | High | Intrvasc Us Noncoronary 1st, 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-CPT | Moderate | Intrvasc Us Noncoronary Addl, 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) |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37253. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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