36225 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 36225, in plain terms, covers A catheter is inserted into the artery beneath the collarbone for medical treatment or testing purposes. CPT 36225 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 36225 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 36225 on AAPC