CPT 36140 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36140 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36140 by major payers:
$529.60
$629.84
$713.38
$764.75
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 36140 | $59.00 | 1447599659 - SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 455054338 - (TN) SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $887.00 | 1760035158 - LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832402528 - (VA) LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $105.00 | 1376797332 - RENUE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 262423545 - (GA) RENUE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $907.00 | 1427012202 - OUTPATIENT SURGICAL SERVICES LTD | 752433596 - (FL) OUTPATIENT SURGICAL SERVICES LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $452.00 | 1386119253 - CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC, CHRISTUS SURGERY CENTER OLYMPIA HILLS | 384092858 - (TX) CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $261.00 | 1881001212 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE | 833879253 - (NJ) LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $460.00 | 1063058303 - CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER AT VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC | 843621271 - (VA) CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER AT VIRGINIA BEACH LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $69.00 | 1962080853 - NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 862943847 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $814.00 | 1740231489 - STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | 201211544 - (TX) STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $180.00 | 1982975959 - ARCHIBALD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 453730425 - (CA) ARCHIBALD SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $574.00 | 1477615284 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC | 841403147 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $143.00 | 1962011775 - CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF PRINCE FREDERICK LLC | 844787769 - (MD) CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF PRINCE FREDERICK LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $159.00 | 1710952841 - ANDOCHICK SURGICAL CENTER LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF FREDERICK | 522239166 - (MD) ANDOCHICK SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $950.00 | 1689635757 - ATLANTICARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 223265214 - ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36140 | $119.00 | 1134427297 - SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | 811928790 - (LA) SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 36140 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36140 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 36140 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36140-CPT | Moderate | Introduction Of Needle Or Intracatheter Upper Or Lower Extremity Artery. (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
| 36160-CPT | Moderate | Introduce Needleor Intracath,Aortic,Tra |
| 36200-CPT | Moderate | Introduction Of Catheter, Aorta (Arch, Abdominal, Midstream Renal, Aortoiliac Run-Off) Or Selective; Initial Placement |
| 36215-CPT | High | Selective Catheter Placement, Arterial System; Each First Order Thoracic Or Brachiocephalic Branch, Within A Vascular Family |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36140. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36140 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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