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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.
Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Remove (Strip) Or Collapse One Or More Spider Or Varicose Veins Usually Found In The Legs Or Ankles.
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $362.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37718 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $282.20 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37718 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 37718 by major payers:
$564.67
$581.09
$587.74
$663.38
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CPT 37718
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The Emory Clinic Inc., Emory Aesthetic Center
Emory University
$7,323.00Published rateAsc Of Trinity, Comprehensive Outpatient Joint And Spine Institute
Asc Of Trinity
$3,500.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Athens LLC
$2,370.00Published rateBellevue Plastic Surgery Center, Newvue Plastic Surgery PC
Newvue Plastic Surgery, PC
$1,750.00Published rateSouthwestern Eye Center Ltd, Southwestern Eye Center
Southwestern Eye Center, Ltd.
$1,410.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 37718 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 37718 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 37718 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37700-CPT | Moderate | Ligation And Division Of Long, Ligation And Division Of Long Saphenous Vein Atsaphenofemoral Junction Or Distal Interruptions Ligation And Division Of Long Saphenous Vein At |
| 37718-CPT | Moderate | Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Remove (Strip) Or Collapse One Or More Spider Or Varicose Veins Usually Found In The Legs Or Ankles. |
| 37722-CPT | Moderate | Ligation Division & Stripping Long Saphenous Veins Saphenofemoral Junction To Knee/Below- Medicaid:Nr 12/8/07-11/29/19; Commercial:Nr 12/8/07-12/31/14 |
| 37735-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Leg Veins Lesion, Ligation And Division And Complete Stripping Of Long Or Short Saphenous Veins With Radical Excision Of Ulcer And Skin Graft And Or Interruption Of Communicating Veins Of Lower Leg With Excision Of Deep Fascia |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37718. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 37718 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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