36013 Place catheter in artery
Surgery
Also known as: arterial line, A-line placement, radial artery catheter
Percutaneous placement of arterial catheter for blood pressure monitoring or blood sampling. Arterial access.
Clinical Context
Used for continuous hemodynamic monitoring in critical care, perioperative settings, or frequent blood draws.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.40 |
| Total RVU | 23.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$775.21
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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