36251 Ins catheter renal artery first unilateral
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: renal artery catheter, renal angiography, unilateral renal catheterization
Percutaneous placement of catheter into renal artery as first catheterization (unilateral single renal artery) for angiography or intervention.
Clinical Context
Used for renal artery stenosis evaluation, renal function assessment, or renal intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 30.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.95 |
| Total RVU | 36.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,226.11
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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