HCPCS 37242

Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms)

AI EXPLANATION: Vascular embolization is a minimally invasive procedure used to close off or block abnormal blood vessels. Using real-time X-ray guidance, a physician guides a thin tube called a catheter through the bloodstream to the affected artery. Once positioned, specialized materials such as tiny coils, medical plugs, or liquid agents are placed into the vessel to stop blood flow. This treatment is often used to address conditions like aneurysms, abnormal blood vessel tangles, or irregular connections between arteries and veins.