SPECIALTY HUB · Vascular 36000–37799; 75000s

Vascular & Interventional Radiology in the ASC and OBL Setting

Vascular and interventional radiology (IR) covers minimally invasive, image-guided procedures performed through small catheter and needle access rather than open surgery. The codes that matter fall in the 36000-37799 range, covering access, catheterization, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and embolization, paired with radiological supervision and interpretation codes in the 75000 series. Examples run from 36000 (place needle in vein) to 36901 (introduction of a catheter into the dialysis circuit). Many newer codes bundle the procedure with its imaging guidance, so confirm how a service is built before unbundling.

Eligibility for the ambulatory surgery center setting follows each code's ASC-eligibility status. Some codes are ASC-eligible and can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center, while others are typically done in a hospital outpatient department or office instead.

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Vascular & Interventional Radiology codes(1–60 of 250)

Are vascular and interventional radiology procedures done in an ASC?

Yes. Many image-guided vascular procedures are performed in ambulatory surgery centers and office-based labs. Whether a specific code suits the ASC setting depends on its ASC-eligibility status, worth confirming before scheduling. A number of vascular cases are also performed in an OBL under place of service 11, where payment rules can differ from the ASC.

What CPT codes does interventional radiology use?

Vascular and IR billing centers on the CPT range 36000-37799, which covers venous and arterial access, catheterization, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and embolization, alongside the 75000 series for radiological supervision and interpretation. Examples include 36000 for placing a needle in a vein and 36901 and 36902 for catheter introduction into a dialysis circuit. Our dataset maps roughly 250 ASC-relevant CPT codes to this specialty.

Do vascular procedures need prior authorization?

It depends on the payer, the specific code, and the site of service, so there is no single answer that applies to every plan. Many vascular and IR procedures carry payer-specific prior-authorization and documentation requirements that vary across plans. The reliable approach is to verify requirements for each CPT code with the patient's plan before the date of service.

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