CPT code 36245 represents selective catheter placement for angiography in each first-order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch within a vascular family. This procedure enables targeted contrast injection to visualize specific arterial branches and supports diagnosis and treatment planning for vascular disease, trauma, ischemia, and pre-procedural mapping. Nationally, selective arterial angiography is critical for accurate vascular assessment and often precedes endovascular interventions.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication provides a national perspective on coverage and billing practices for CPT code 36245, highlighting clinical context, common sites of service, and typical service classification within vascular radiology.

Readers will find concise benchmarks and administrative guidance covering coding intent, common modifier usage patterns, and how 36245 fits within angiographic service lines. The piece also outlines clinical scenarios where selective first-order branch catheterization is used and summarizes implications for hospital outpatient departments and dedicated imaging centers. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.