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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.
Place Catheter In Artery, Selective Catheter Placement Arterial System Additional Second Order Third Order And Beyond Thoracic Or Brachiocephalic Branch Within A Vascular Family List In Addition To Code For Initial Second Or Third Order Vessel As Appropriate
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XS - Separate Structure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $229.80 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36218 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $182.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36218 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36218 by major payers:
$242.23
$285.22
$303.15
$101.37
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CPT 36218
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Nancy Kemeny
Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services PC
$1,573.04Published rateNancy Kemeny
Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services PC
$1,276.58Published rateMatthew Lilley
Bend Memorial Clinic, PC
$664.48Published rateChristopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
$326.83Published rateAshley Thomas
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$193.49Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36218 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36218 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 36218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 36217-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. |
| 36218-CPT | Moderate | Place Catheter In Artery, Selective Catheter Placement Arterial System Additional Second Order Third Order And Beyond Thoracic Or Brachiocephalic Branch Within A Vascular Family List In Addition To Code For Initial Second Or Third Order Vessel As Appropriate |
| 36222-CPT | High | Place Cath Carotid Inom Art, Selective Catheter Placement Common Carotid Or Innominate Artery Unilateral Any Approach With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Extracranial Carotid Circulation 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 36218. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36218 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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