36005 Injection external venography
Also known as: venography injection, peripheral venogram, contrast venography
Percutaneous injection for external venography (contrast study) of peripheral veins without catheter. Diagnostic venographic imaging.
In Plain Language
injecting dye to see veins on X-ray; taking pictures of veins with contrast
Clinical Context
Used for venous disease evaluation, thrombosis diagnosis, or anatomic assessment in select cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.93 |
| Total RVU | 0.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.93, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36005?
CPT 36005 (Injection external venography) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous injection for external venography (contrast study) of peripheral veins without catheter. Diagnostic venographic imaging.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36005?
The work RVU for CPT 36005 is 0.93. This code is primarily used by Radiology, Vascular Surgery.
When is CPT 36005 used?
Used for venous disease evaluation, thrombosis diagnosis, or anatomic assessment in select cases.
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