36140 Intro needle icath upper/lxtr artery
Surgery
Also known as: peripheral artery catheterization, extremity arteriography, arm or leg artery catheter
Percutaneous introduction of needle and catheter into upper or lower extremity artery for angiography or intervention. Peripheral artery catheterization.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic or interventional angiography, embolization, or angioplasty.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.72 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 14.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$499.66
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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