36660 Insertion catheter artery
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: arterial line, percutaneous arterial access, single arterial stick
Arterial catheterization or cannulation; percutaneous, single access.
Clinical Context
Used for arterial access in emergency and critical care settings requiring continuous pressure monitoring or frequent blood sampling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.28 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 1.72 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$57.45
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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