CPT 36246, in plain terms, covers Inserting a catheter into an abdominal or lower extremity artery for the second time during the same procedure. CPT 36246 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 36246 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 36246 on AAPC
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