CPT code 36247 identifies selective catheter placement for angiography in a third‑order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity arterial branch. This procedure enables detailed vascular imaging and targeted access for diagnostic evaluation or adjunctive endovascular therapy. Nationally, angiographic selective catheterization is a key component of vascular diagnostic services and interventional workflows, affecting hospital and outpatient interventional radiology resource use and reimbursement patterns.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for CPT code 36247, typical sites of service, and what to expect in coverage considerations across major national payers. The publication also summarizes common billing relationships and coding adjacency relevant to selective angiography procedures.

This resource provides benchmarks and policy context relevant to coding and billing teams, clinical program managers, and revenue cycle staff. Content covers national-level payer coverage patterns, points of coding clarity for selective third‑order catheter placement, and the clinical situations in which this CPT code is used. Data not available in the input for specific payer rates, utilization metrics, or associated ICD‑10 diagnoses are noted as not provided.