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 RVU | 4.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.05 |
| Total RVU | 23.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$797.93
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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