36425 Venipuncture cutdown 1 yr/>
Surgery
Also known as: cutdown, surgical cutdown, venous cutdown
Venipuncture by cutdown method, performed on patients 1 year of age or older; each additional vein.
Clinical Context
Used in pediatric and older patients when standard venipuncture fails. Common in trauma, burn care, or when central access is needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 0.99 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$33.07
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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