36224 Place catheter carotd artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: internal carotid catheter, common carotid catheterization, carotid angiography
Percutaneous placement of catheter into carotid artery for selective catheterization and angiography of carotid distribution.
Clinical Context
Used for carotid atherosclerosis evaluation, carotid intervention, or cerebrovascular disease assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 62.32 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.96 |
| Total RVU | 70.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,350.36
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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