36100 Establish access to artery
Surgery
Also known as: arterial access, radial access establishment, peripheral artery puncture
Percutaneous establishment of arterial access, typically radial or ulnar artery, for diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. Initial arterial access.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic arteriography, interventional procedures, or hemodynamic monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.70 |
| Total RVU | 15.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$516.03
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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