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36246 Ins catheter abdominal/l-ext artery second

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: second abdominal catheter, additional extremity catheterization, second selective catheter

Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal or lower extremity artery as second selective catheterization (add-on) for angiography.

Clinical Context

Used when bilateral or additional visceral/extremity vessel access required during same procedure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.89
Practice Expense RVU17.95
Malpractice RVU1.05
Total RVU23.89

Est. Medicare Payment

$797.93

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

RadiologyVascular Surgery

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