Vascular
Peripheral Atherectomy
Peripheral Atherectomy is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat peripheral artery disease (pad).
Devices used in Peripheral Atherectomy
Alternatives to Peripheral Atherectomy
- Peripheral Balloon Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Stenting
- Supervised exercise therapy
- Medications (antiplatelets, statins, cilostazol)
- Surgical bypass
- Smoking cessation
How much does Peripheral Atherectomy cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37225 (Femoral/popliteal artery revascularization with atherectomy (with or without angioplasty)). The total bill has two parts: the professional fee paid to the physician, and the facility (technical) fee paid to the hospital or surgery center for the room, staff, equipment and supplies.
| Where it's done | Physician (professional) | Facility (technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient department | $0 | — |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $0 | Not covered in an ASC |
Medicare physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient/ASC payment rates, national averages before geographic adjustment. Private insurance usually pays more; your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Inpatient stays are paid differently (by DRG).
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.