36217 Place catheter in artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: third-order catheterization, additional selective catheter, distal branch catheterization
Percutaneous placement of arterial catheter into third-order or beyond branch artery (selective additional) for angiography or intervention.
Clinical Context
Used for selective embolization, distal angiography, or complex vascular interventions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.13 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 51.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.53 |
| Total RVU | 59.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,975.94
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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