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CPT 77001 Medicare Fee Schedule 2026
Medicare's 2026 national payment for CPT 77001 is $98.53 in a non-facility setting ($98.53 in a facility), up 464.1% from $17.47 in 2025.
National rate, October 2026
- Non-facility
- $98.53
- Facility
- $98.53
- vs. 2025
- +464.1%
- Commercial national avg.
- $127.00
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Physician Fee Schedule·77001·National·2026, 2025
Current non-facility rate
$98.53▼78.1%
Facility: $98.53
Recent trend
Code description
Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure
| Code | Date | State | Locality | Carrier | Non-Facility Fee | Facility Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77001 | 10/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $98.53 | $98.53 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 10/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $80.83 | $80.83 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 10/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.70 | $17.70 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.70 | $17.70 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $98.53 | $98.53 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $80.83 | $80.83 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $80.83 | $80.83 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $98.53 | $98.53 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.70 | $17.70 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.70 | $17.70 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $80.83 | $80.83 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2026 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $98.53 | $98.53 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 10/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.47 | $17.47 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 10/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $94.13 | $94.13 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 10/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $76.66 | $76.66 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.47 | $17.47 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $94.13 | $94.13 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 7/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $76.66 | $76.66 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $94.13 | $94.13 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $76.66 | $76.66 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 4/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.47 | $17.47 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $17.47 | $17.47 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $76.66 | $76.66 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 77001 | 1/2025 | N/A | 00 | 00000 | $94.13 | $94.13 | Fluoroguide For Vein Device, Fluoroscopic Guidance For Central Venous Access Device Placement Replacement Catheter Only Or Complete Or Removal Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance For Vascular Access And Catheter Manipulation Any Necessary Contrast Injections Through Access Site Or Catheter With Related Venography Radiologic Supervision And Interpretation And Radiographic Documentation Of Final Catheter Position List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
77001 national rate by year
Each row is the latest CMS file published that year. Change is against the year before.
| CMS file | Non-facility | Facility | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $98.53 | $98.53 | +464.1% |
| October 2025 | $17.47 | $17.47 | -1.0% |
| March 2024 | $17.64 | $17.64 | -79.1% |
| January 2023 | $84.38 | $84.38 | -4.0% |
| July 2022 | $87.90 | $87.90 | - |
This is the national amount before geographic adjustment. Medicare multiplies each relative value unit by its locality's geographic practice cost index, so a practice's own allowed amount can be higher or lower; pick a state above to see its localities. The facility amount applies when the service is performed in a hospital or other facility setting.
77001: Medicare vs. commercial national average
The commercial national average for 77001, the mean of what BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna publish nationwide, is $127.00, 129% of Medicare's $98.53.
- BCBS $120.13
- UnitedHealthcare $109.91
- Aetna $129.06
- Cigna $148.89
A national average, not a local rate: each payer's figure averages the unmodified, in-network professional rates it publishes for 77001 across the country in its transparency files. Contracted rates vary widely by market, provider and plan. Medicare's figure is its national non-facility amount before geographic adjustment.
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$28.39Methodology
Rates are sourced directly from CMS Physician Fee Schedule files, indexed quarterly. Non-facility and facility prices are calculated using the published GPCI for each locality and the year's conversion factor.
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