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36575 Repair tunneled cv catheter

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: catheter repair, line repair, CVC repair

Repair of tunneled or non-tunneled central venous catheter, without imaging guidance.

Clinical Context

Used for repair of damaged or malfunctioning tunneled or non-tunneled catheters, often to salvage device rather than replacement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.65
Practice Expense RVU3.70
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU4.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$147.63

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

SurgeryInterventional RadiologyIntensive Care

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.