36160 Establish access to aorta
Surgery
Also known as: aortic access, transaortic catheterization, aortic catheter
Percutaneous establishment of access to abdominal aorta for diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. Aortic access.
Clinical Context
Used for aortic angiography, aortic intervention, or when selective branch access difficult.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 16.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$545.42
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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