36215 Place catheter in artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: selective arterial catheterization, branch artery catheter, first-order vessel catheterization
Percutaneous placement of arterial catheter into non-coronary artery (selective first-order branch) for angiography or intervention.
Clinical Context
Used for selective angiography of renal, mesenteric, carotid, or subclavian arteries.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.07 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 27.17 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.62 |
| Total RVU | 31.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,064.12
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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