Billing and Coding: Treatment of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities - (A57706) - R1 - Effective January 1, 2023

This coverage article has been revised and published for notice under contract numbers: 01112 (NCA), 01182 (SCA), 01212 (HI and Territories), and 01312 (NV).

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

Summary of Article Changes: CPT codes 36299 and 37799 have had either the long or short description changed.

  • 36299 - Unlisted procedure, vascular injection
  • 37799 - Unlisted procedure, vascular procedure

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Last Updated Dec 23 , 2022