CPT 36225 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36225 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36225 by major payers:

$1,678.52

$2,120.93

$2,280.59

$2,480.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 36225 | $3353.00 | 1073613162 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 870699657 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1948.00 | 1467783233 - SOUTH SOUND SURGERY, PLLC, AUBURN SURGICAL CENTER | 204413058 - (WA) SOUTH SOUND SURGERY PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $2344.00 | 1295463990 - SHARPEVISION PLLC | 454849447 - (WA) SHARPEVISION, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1288.00 | 1932204971 - GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | 570965754 - (SC) GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $3807.00 | 1427422799 - WEBSTER AMBULATORY SUGERY CENTER LP, SUNSET HILLS SURGERY CENTER | 205953387 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1980.00 | 1760465207 - PLASTIC SURGICAL CENTER OF RAPID CITY, PROF. L.L.C. | 460441899 - (SD) PLASTIC SURGICAL CENTER OF RAPID CITY PROF LLC | SD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $2575.97 | 1568818128 - USAMA BUKHARI | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IL | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 36225 | $1751.00 | 1750352324 - SUNRISE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 943363471 - (AZ) SUNRISE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENT | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1759.00 | 1811378375 - ALEXANDRIA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, ALEXANDRIA HEART & VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER | 471533012 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $2472.00 | 1720001928 - CAMPBELL CLINIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 621826300 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1632.00 | 1427307578 - HEMLOCK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 455511791 - (GA) HEMLOCK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $2690.00 | 1649208679 - AKRON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT AKRON GENERAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER | 10672877 - (OH) AKRON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $1427.00 | 1477586576 - BUFFALO AMBULATORY SERVICES, INC, BUFFALO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 161348390 - (NY) BUFFALO AMBULATORY SERVICES, INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $3570.00 | 1467601625 - MNH GI SURGICAL CENTER LLC, MNH SURGICAL CENTER | 263094275 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36225 | $3575.00 | 1598848632 - SAN MATEO SURGERY CENTER | 510655329 | CA | 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 36225 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36225 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 36225 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36221-CPT | High | Non-Selective Catheter Placement Thoracic Aorta With Angiography Of The Extracranial Carotid Vertebral And/Or Intracranial Vessels Unilateralor Bilateral And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angio- Graphy Of The Cervicocerebral Arch When Performed |
| 36222-CPT | High | Selective Catheter Placement Common Carotid Or Innominate Artery Unilateral Any Approach With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Extracranial Ca- Rotid Circulation And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angiogra-Phy Of The Cervicocerebral Arch When Performed |
| 36223-CPT | High | Selective Catheter Placement Common Carotid Or Innominate Artery Unilateral Any Approach With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Intracranial Ca- Rotid Circulation And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angiogra-Phy Of The Extracranial Carotid And Cervicocere- Bral Arch When Performed |
| 36225-CPT | High | Selective Catheter Placement Subclavian Or In- Ominate Artery Unilateral With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Vertebral Circulation And All As- Sociated Radiological Supervision And Interpreta- Tion 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 36225. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36225 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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