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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.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $151.31 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36002 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $120.625 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36002 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36002 by major payers:
$206.84
$219.64
$234.63
$177.93
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CPT 36002
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Greater Dayton Surgery Center LLC
Greater Dayton Surgery Center
$4,351.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$953.00Published rateBsc Shea Park LLC
$675.00Published rateColonial Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC
Colonial Outpatient Surgery Center LLC
$400.00Published rateStarkville Surgery Center LLC
$246.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36002 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36002 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 36002 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. |
| 36010-CPT | Moderate | Insert Catheter Largest Vein, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Vena Cava (Largest Vein). The Catheter May Be Guided Through A Blood Vessel To The Treatment Site. |
| 36011-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Insertion Large Vein, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Branch Vein. The Catheter May Be Guided Through A Blood Vessel To The Treatment Site. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36002. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36002 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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