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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 RVU5.61
Practice Expense RVU50.03
Malpractice RVU1.71
Total RVU57.35

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

CardiologyNeurology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.