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CPT 36160 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 36160 by major payers:

bcbs

$619.17

uhc

$711.67

aetna

$763.55

cigna

$868.75

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For billing codeCPT 36160
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
36160$425.001376538876 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BRISTOL621727371 - (TN) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BRISTOLTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$234.001629142666 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BUCKS COUNTY, LP841693856 - (PA) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BUCKS COUNTY LPPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$564.001306905815 - UAS MANAGEMENT, INC., UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER611845381CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$179.001447366224 - WEST MICHIGAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC371509502 - (MI) MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS PCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$286.001255728499 - SUMMIT ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER LLC473235212 - (NJ) SUMMIT ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$388.001689633588 - SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLC, DIMARINO-KROOP-PRIETO GI ASSOC200478348 - (NJ) SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$53.001780661967 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L P911793912 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L PIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$102.001437120953 - MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP521401868 - (MD) MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$91.001720081664 - HEATON LASER AND SURGERY CENTER L L C752752100 - (TX) HEATON LASER AND SURGERY CENTER L L CTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$200.001083606867 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF TYLER, LP, CATARACT CENTER OF EAST TEXAS680510003 - (TX) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF TYLER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$102.001073556338 - VALDOSTA PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, PC, NORTH OAK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER261479859GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$258.001902428477 - EASTSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC261980849 - (AZ) PAINMDS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$235.001871119107 - REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER PA, REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER - SHERMAN752365055 - (TX) REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES, P.A.TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$139.001548785116 - NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC., NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE INC351298573 - (IN) NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC.INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
36160$688.001811994080 - PACIFIC ENDO-SURGICAL CENTER, LP, PACIFIC ENDO-SURGICAL CENTER562387275 - (CA) PACIFIC ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 36160 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 36160 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 36160 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
36140-CPTModerateIntroduction Of Needle Or Intracatheter Upper Or Lower Extremity Artery. (Desc Revised 1/1/2018)
36160-CPTModerateIntroduce Needleor Intracath,Aortic,Tra
36200-CPTModerateIntroduction Of Catheter, Aorta (Arch, Abdominal, Midstream Renal, Aortoiliac Run-Off) Or Selective; Initial Placement
36215-CPTHighSelective 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 36160. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 36160 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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