36200 Place catheter in aorta
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.
In Plain Language
putting a tube in the main belly artery; aortic catheter
Clinical Context
Used for aortic angiography, aortic intervention, or aortic disease assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.70 |
| Total RVU | 2.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.70, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36200?
CPT 36200 (Place catheter in aorta) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal aorta via transfemoral or transaxillary approach for imaging or intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36200?
The work RVU for CPT 36200 is 2.70. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Radiology.
When is CPT 36200 used?
Used for aortic angiography, aortic intervention, or aortic disease assessment.
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