CPT Code 36471: Under Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasia and Incompetent Veins

Learn CPT code 36471 for sclerotherapy of multiple varicose veins in one leg, including documentation, billing guidelines, and related codes.

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CPT 36471 is reported once per leg, per session, regardless of whether multiple veins on the same leg are treated. For bilateral procedures (both legs), report CPT 36471 with modifier -50 or modifiers -LT/-RT, depending on payer guidelines.

No. Ultrasound guidance is not included in CPT 36471. You may separately bill ultrasound imaging (e.g., CPT 76942) only if clearly documented as medically necessary and utilized specifically for targeting veins.

CPT 36470 is for treating a single vein on one leg. CPT 36471 specifically addresses sclerotherapy of multiple incompetent veins on the same leg during a single session, requiring documentation of multiple veins treated.