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36200 Place catheter in aorta

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: aortic catheter placement, aortic angiography, transaortic catheter

Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal aorta via transfemoral or transaxillary approach for imaging or intervention.

Clinical Context

Used for aortic angiography, aortic intervention, or aortic disease assessment.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.70
Practice Expense RVU13.64
Malpractice RVU0.62
Total RVU16.96

Est. Medicare Payment

$566.46

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

CardiologyRadiology

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