36225 Place catheter subclavian artery
Also known as: subclavian catheter, subclavian angiography, subclavian artery catheterization
Percutaneous placement of catheter into subclavian artery for selective angiography or intervention of upper extremity and vertebral circulation.
In Plain Language
putting a tube in the shoulder artery; subclavian artery catheterization
Clinical Context
Used for subclavian artery disease evaluation, vertebral steal syndrome assessment, or subclavian intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.61 |
| Total RVU | 5.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.61, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36225?
CPT 36225 (Place catheter subclavian artery) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous placement of catheter into subclavian artery for selective angiography or intervention of upper extremity and vertebral circulation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36225?
The work RVU for CPT 36225 is 5.61. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Radiology.
When is CPT 36225 used?
Used for subclavian artery disease evaluation, vertebral steal syndrome assessment, or subclavian intervention.
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