CPT Code 87210: Brachial/Axillary Arteriography with Supervision & Interpretation

CPT 87210 describes:

• Arteriography of the brachial or axillary artery (unilateral).
• Includes contrast injection(s) and radiological supervision and interpretation (RS&I).

Clinical Context

Used to evaluate upper extremity arterial anatomy, detect stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm, or trauma. Often performed via brachial access for upper limb ischemia or pre-dialysis access planning.

Key Points

• Unilateral study; bilateral requires modifier 50 or separate reporting per payer policy.
• RS&I component covers the radiologist's work; catheter placement is coded separately (e.g., 36200).
• Includes fluoroscopy, roadmapping, and final report.