36254 Ins catheter renal artery second+ bilateral
Also known as: additional bilateral renal catheter, bilateral renal subcatheterization, second bilateral renal catheterization
Percutaneous placement of catheter into renal artery as second or subsequent catheterization (bilateral both renal systems) for additional imaging.
Clinical Context
Used for bilateral selective renal imaging or complex bilateral renal intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 47.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.73 |
| Total RVU | 57.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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