36245 Ins catheter abdominal/l-ext artery first
Surgery
Also known as: abdominal-extremity catheterization, visceral artery catheter, lower extremity arteriography
Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal or lower extremity artery as first selective catheterization for angiography or intervention.
Clinical Context
Used for aortic, renal, mesenteric, or lower extremity angiography and intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 30.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.86 |
| Total RVU | 35.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,198.73
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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