36228 Place catheter intracranial artery
Also known as: intracranial catheter, cerebral vessel catheterization, neuro catheterization
Percutaneous placement of catheter into intracranial artery for selective angiography or neurointerventional procedure. Intracranial vascular access.
Clinical Context
Used for intracranial aneurysm evaluation/treatment, arteriovenous malformation intervention, or cerebral angiography.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.14 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 40.57 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.43 |
| Total RVU | 46.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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