36410 Vnpnxr 3yr/> phy/qhp diagnostic/therapeutic
Also known as: pediatric venipuncture older, older child blood draw, pediatric IV access
Percutaneous venipuncture for diagnostic or therapeutic blood draw in child 3 years and older by physician or qualified health professional.
In Plain Language
taking blood from a child 3 years or older; pediatric blood draw
Clinical Context
Standard venipuncture procedure in children 3 years and above.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
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 0.18, this code ranks in the 0th percentile among Surgery codes — 44.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 36410?
CPT 36410 (Vnpnxr 3yr/> phy/qhp diagnostic/therapeutic) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous venipuncture for diagnostic or therapeutic blood draw in child 3 years and older by physician or qualified health professional.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 36410?
The work RVU for CPT 36410 is 0.18. This code is primarily used by Pediatric Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT 36410 used?
Standard venipuncture procedure in children 3 years and above.
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