36216 Place catheter in artery
Also known as: second-order catheterization, selective branch catheter, selective second-order catheterization
Percutaneous placement of arterial catheter into second-order or higher branch artery (selective additional) for angiography or intervention.
Clinical Context
Used for selective renal segmental angiography, splenic branch imaging, or selective visceral intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.14 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 26.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.13 |
| Total RVU | 32.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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