May 19, 2022

Question:
I’m confused about how to code the catheterization with the new EVAR codes. We still do a bilateral catheterization of the aorta. Can we code 36200 bilaterally?

Answer:
The new EVAR codes, updated and completely changed in 2018, bundle the aorta catheterization with the main body placement, so 36200, non-selective arterial catheterization, is no longer separately reported. This is just one of many changes that were made to coding for EVAR.

Use this to facilitate your EVAR/TEVAR and FEVAR coding:

For more detailed information on coding the new EVAR code set, please contact us for a consultation.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 05/19/22