36226 Place catheter vertebral artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: vertebral catheter, vertebral angiography, vertebral artery catheterization
Percutaneous placement of catheter into vertebral artery for selective angiography or intervention of posterior circulation.
Clinical Context
Used for vertebrobasilar insufficiency evaluation, vertebral steal syndrome, or posterior circulation intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 60.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.92 |
| Total RVU | 68.44 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,285.90
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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