Vascular
Peripheral Artery Stenting
Peripheral Artery Stenting is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat peripheral artery disease (pad).
Devices used in Peripheral Artery Stenting
Alternatives to Peripheral Artery Stenting
- Peripheral Balloon Angioplasty
- Peripheral Atherectomy
- Supervised exercise therapy
- Medications (antiplatelets, statins, cilostazol)
- Surgical bypass
- Smoking cessation
How much does Peripheral Artery Stenting cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37226 (Femoral/popliteal artery revascularization with stent placement). 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.