36223 Place catheter carotid/inom artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: additional carotid catheter, second carotid system catheterization, additional innominate catheter
Percutaneous placement of catheter into carotid or innominate artery as selective additional (second or beyond). Add-on for multiple carotid/innominate systems.
Clinical Context
Used when bilateral carotid or combined carotid-innominate access required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 50.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 57.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,915.49
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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