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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Intro Needle/Cath Vein Unilat
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36000 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $21.80 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36000 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36000 by major payers:
$35.06
$37.01
$41.58
$48.92
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CPT 36000
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Daniel Becker
University Of Virginia Physicians Group
$63.52Published rateGhazaleh Aram
Carilion Healthcare Corporation
$42.09Published rateJay Joglekar
Internal Medicine Associates Of Reston
$36.22Published rateMichael Lin
Fauquier Family Practice Plc
$27.60Published rateFirst Choice Medical Center LLC
$17.53Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36000 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36000 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 36000 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36000-CPT | Low | Intro Needle/Cath Vein Unilat |
| 36002-CPT | Moderate | Treat Weakened Blood Vessel, An Injection To Treat A Dilated Or Weakened Segment Of A Blood Vessel (Pseudoaneurysm) In The Arm Or Leg. The Treatment Introduces A Clotting Material To Help The Area Heal. |
| 36005-CPT | Moderate | Injection Procedure For Extrem, Injection Procedure For Extremity Venography (Including Introduction Of Needle Or Intracatheter) |
| 36215-CPT | High | Catheter Placement Artery, Surgical Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter Is Guided To A Large Chest Artery And Then To Its Branches. Dye May Be Injected For X-Ray Examination. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36000 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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