Vascular
Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins)
Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat deep vein thrombosis (dvt), may-thurner syndrome, superior vena cava (svc) syndrome.
Devices used in Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins)
Alternatives to Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins)
- DVT Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Retrieval
- Anticoagulation (blood thinners)
- Compression therapy
- Anticoagulation
- Compression stockings
- Treating the underlying cancer (radiation, chemotherapy)
- Anticoagulation for clot
- Surgical bypass (rare)
How much does Venous Stenting (Iliac and Central Veins) cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37238 (Inserting a stent in a vein with radiologist review, for the first vein). 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 | $272 | $11,794 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $272 | $7,562 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $3,291 (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.