36248 Ins catheter abdominal/l-ext artery additional
Also known as: additional abdominal catheter, additional extremity catheter, multiple selective catheters
Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal or lower extremity artery as additional selective catheterization (fourth or beyond).
In Plain Language
putting additional tubes in belly or leg arteries; extra catheter placement
Clinical Context
Used when four or more separate vessel systems require catheterization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 0.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.98, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36248?
CPT 36248 (Ins catheter abdominal/l-ext artery additional) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous placement of catheter into abdominal or lower extremity artery as additional selective catheterization (fourth or beyond).
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36248?
The work RVU for CPT 36248 is 0.98. This code is primarily used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 36248 used?
Used when four or more separate vessel systems require catheterization.
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