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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.
Ligation, Major Artery; Extremity
| 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 | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $369.41 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37618 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $291.025 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37618 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37618 by major payers:
$536.95
$527.43
$583.41
$626.67
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CPT 37618
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Cp Surgery Center, LLC
$2,705.00Published rateEndoscopy Center Of Dayton Ltd
$1,064.00Published rateShore Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
Shore Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
$993.00Published rateNew Britain Surgery Center LLC
New Britain Surgery Center, LLC
$458.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$63.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37618 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 37618 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 37618 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37605-CPT | Moderate | Closure Of Blood Vessel, Surgery To Close Off A Blood Vessel. A Clamp Band Or Other Procedure Can Be Used To Stop Blood Flow. |
| 37607-CPT | Moderate | Closure Of Blood Vessel, Surgery To Close Off A Blood Vessel. A Clamp Band Or Other Procedure Can Be Used To Stop Blood Flow. |
| 37616-CPT | High | Ligation, Major Artery; Chest |
| 37618-CPT | Moderate | Ligation, Major Artery; Extremity |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37618. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 37618 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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