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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.

In Plain Language

surgical vein access in children and older; surgical opening to find a 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 RVU0.74
Total RVU0.74

Est. Medicare Payment

$24.72

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 0.74, this code ranks in the 2nd percentile among Surgery codes — 10.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.

Specialties

Pediatric SurgeryGeneral SurgeryEmergency Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 36425?

CPT 36425 (Venipuncture cutdown 1 yr/>) is a Surgery code. Venipuncture by cutdown method, performed on patients 1 year of age or older; each additional vein.

What is the wRVU value for CPT 36425?

The work RVU for CPT 36425 is 0.74. This code is primarily used by Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine.

When is CPT 36425 used?

Used in pediatric and older patients when standard venipuncture fails. Common in trauma, burn care, or when central access is needed.

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