CPT 36251
Ins catheter ren art 1st unilat
CPT 36251 at a glance
- Code
- 36251
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ins cath ren art 1st unilat
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 36251?
CPT 36251 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ins cath ren art 1st unilat". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36251 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36251 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36251 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36251?
CPT 36251 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.