Vascular
Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat deep vein thrombosis (dvt), pulmonary embolism (pe).
Devices used in CDT
Alternatives to CDT
- DVT Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins)
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Retrieval
- Pulmonary Embolism Thrombectomy
- Anticoagulation (blood thinners)
- Compression therapy
- Systemic thrombolysis (clot-busting drug through an IV)
- Surgical pulmonary embolectomy
How much does CDT cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37211 (Placing a tube in an artery for thrombolysis on the initial day of treatment). 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 | $340 | $5,685 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $340 | $4,420 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $340 (one "global" payment that covers the physician and the office's supplies, equipment and staff) | |
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).
Related reading and technique references
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.