All The CPT Codes For Cerebral Angiogram (2023)

Below you can find the long descriptions and the short descriptions of the Cerebral Angiogram CPT codes.

CPT Code 36221

Long description of CPT 26221: Non-selectiive catheter placement, thoracic aorta, with angiographyy of the extraacranial carotid, vertebral, and/or intracranial vessels, unilaterall or bilateral, and all associated radiological, supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed.

Short description of CPT 26221: Non-selecctive catheter placement/thoracic aorta angiograpghy.

CPT Code 36222

Long decription of CPT 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography, the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiologgical supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed.

Short description of CPT 36222: Catheter placementt/angiography of carotid artery.

CPT Code 36223

Long description of CPT 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiograaphy of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associatted radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed.

Short desccription of CPT 36223: Catheter placement/angiography of intracranial carotid.

Source: https://www.aapc.com/codes/coding-newsletters/my-cardiology-coding-alert/coding-update-36221-leads-the-long-list-of-new-carotid-and-vertebral-angiography-codes-131596-article

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