What is CPT code 36247 used for ?

CPT code 36247 is used for “Insertion of a catheter into the aorta for administration of drugs or other substances.” This procedure involves inserting a catheter into the aorta, which is the main artery of the body, typically through the femoral artery in the groin. This code is often used in interventional radiology or cardiology procedures for delivering medications or contrast agents directly into the bloodstream.

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