July 12, 2018
Question:
What codes are used for ligating a vessel due to a traumatic injury?
Answer:
See codes 37565-37618, below. Select a code based on the anatomic area of the vessel. For example, Ligation, major artery (eg, post-traumatic, rupture); neck for ligating the jugular vein.
|
CPT Code |
Description |
|
37565 |
Ligation, major artery (eg, post-traumatic, rupture); neck |
|
37616 |
chest |
|
37617 |
abdomen |
|
37618 |
extremity |
*This response is based on the best information available as of 07/18/18.
