CPT code 36246 represents selective catheter placement in a second-order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity arterial branch performed during angiography. This targeted catheterization is a commonly billed interventional radiology service used to visualize and access distal vascular branches for diagnostic imaging and to facilitate endovascular therapies. Nationally, procedures coded with CPT code 36246 are important for the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial disease, embolization procedures, and other vascular interventions requiring selective distal access.

Key payers in the national analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and the role of this service line in endovascular care. The publication provides benchmarks for utilization and common billing practices, outlines typical modifier usage and coding relationships where available, and summarizes policy updates and coverage considerations affecting claims processing. The material is intended to inform coding professionals, revenue cycle managers, and clinical leaders about where CPT code 36246 fits within angiographic service lines and payer workflows.

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