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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| 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 | 50 - Bilateral Procedure RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $750.85 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36014 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $602.925 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36014 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36014 by major payers:

$861.10

$1,088.32

$1,211.02

$317.85
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Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center
Cascade Endoscopy Center, LLC, Cascade Endoscopy Center
Cascade Endoscopy Center, LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36014 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36014 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 36014 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36013-CPT | Moderate | Insert Catheter Into Heart, Insertion Of Needle Or Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Right Side Of The Heart Or Its Primary Blood Vessel (Pulmonary Artery). |
| 36014-CPT | Moderate | Select Cath Plcmt Lt/Rt Pulmny Art |
| 36015-CPT | High | Select Cathet Placemnt Segmental Or Subsegmental Pulmona Arte, Selective Catheter Placement Segmental Or Subsegmental Pulmonary Arte |
| 36221-CPT | High | Place Cath Thoracic Aorta, Non Selective Catheter Placement Thoracic Aorta With Angiography Of The Extracranial Carotid Vertebral And Or Intracranial Vessels Unilateral Or Bilateral And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angiography Of The Cervicocerebral Arch When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36014. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36014 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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