Lower Leg Artery Plaque Removal

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 37229

Clearing a narrowed or blocked artery below the knee by passing a device inside the vessel that shaves, drills or otherwise removes the fatty plaque, with balloon widening of the same vessel included. It restores blood flow toward the ankle and foot in one leg. It is typically done for rest pain, a non-healing ulcer or threatened tissue loss.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $20,893 · 10th to 90th $1,549 to $26,303

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,548.82 Median $20,892.96 Typical High $26,302.68	Professional	None	$1,548.82	$20,892.96	$26,302.68