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CPT 36014: Selective Pulmonary Artery Angiography
CPT code 36014 denotes selective catheter placement in the left or right pulmonary artery for angiographic evaluation. Pulmonary artery angiography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses contrast-enhanced X‑ray to visualize pulmonary vasculature and support diagnosis and management of conditions such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, and vascular malformations. Nationally, this procedural code matters for facility billing, interventional radiology and cardiology service lines, and payer coverage policies for advanced vascular imaging.
Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service, and an overview of payer coverage considerations. The publication provides benchmarks and coding guidance where available, highlights relevant policy updates affecting imaging authorization and documentation, and explains common billing modifiers used with invasive diagnostic vascular procedures. This summary is intended to inform billing staff, clinical coders, and health policy stakeholders about the scope and billing context of CPT code 36014 at a national level. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 36014 describes a diagnostic angiography procedure involving selective placement of a catheter in the left or right pulmonary artery. Angiography uses a radiopaque contrast agent to visualize blood vessels on X‑ray, assisting clinicians in diagnosing and planning treatment for pulmonary vascular conditions.
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Service type: Diagnostic vascular imaging procedure (selective pulmonary artery catheterization)
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Typical site of service: Hospital radiology or cardiology catheterization laboratory; may also be performed in an interventional suite where fluoroscopic angiography is available.