36625 Insertion catheter artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: arterial cutdown, surgical arterial line, arterial cutdown cannulation
Arterial catheterization or cannulation; cutdown technique.
Clinical Context
Used when percutaneous approach unsuccessful or artery too small. Requires surgical exposure of vessel.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.33 |
| Total RVU | 2.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$95.52
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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