Carrier advocacy coverage letter for venous angioplasty and stent placement

The venous angioplasty and stent placement evidence-based letter was written by IR physicians that are members of SIR's Carrier Advocacy Workgroup. The letter is intended to help IRs during the authorization, appeal and denial process with any payor denying this service. This letter was last reviewed and updated on April 16, 2026 

Policy coverage topic: venous angioplasty and stent placement for iliofemoral thrombosis and iliocaval compression syndromes 

A subscription model applies to this product. The text, graphics and information are of a general nature; it is not a substitute for obtaining medical advice. We may update the documents at any time without prior notice