36620 Insertion catheter artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: arterial line insertion, radial line, femoral line, arterial cannula
Arterial catheterization or cannulation; percutaneous.
Clinical Context
Used for continuous arterial pressure monitoring and frequent blood gas sampling. Common sites include radial, femoral, and axillary arteries.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 1.22 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$40.75
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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