36590 Removal tunneled cv catheter
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: catheter removal, line removal, central venous catheter removal
Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without insertion of replacement.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of tunneled central catheters when no replacement needed. May be due to infection, thrombosis, or end of therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.53 |
| Total RVU | 6.74 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$225.12
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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