36015 Place catheter in artery
Surgery
Also known as: femoral artery line, femoral catheter, FA-line
Percutaneous placement of arterial catheter via femoral artery approach for hemodynamic monitoring or catheterization. Femoral artery access.
Clinical Context
Used for cardiac catheterization, hemodynamic monitoring, or interventional procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 23.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$794.25
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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