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CPT 36226 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Selective Catheter Placement Vertebral Artery Unilateral With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Vertebral Circulation And All Associated Radio- Logical Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angiography Of The Cervicocerebral Arch When Performed
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

50 - Bilateral Procedure

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 36226

National average reimbursement for CPT 36226 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,029.93

uhc

$2,569.92

aetna

$2,839.72

cigna

$3,083.16

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United
36226$12015.051598826729 - MARIE-LOUISE DAGUILH131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
36226$1503.061326014655 - AMY REISING350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
36226$2184.191447202338 - ROY CHUCK131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYOphthalmology Physician (207W00000X)
United
36226$2184.191376628768 - CHANDRAPPA BALIKAI131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
36226$12015.051376628768 - CHANDRAPPA BALIKAI131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
36226$909.331255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
36226$14835.581730102351 - SUSMITA PATI112571524 - (NY) STONY BROOK CHILDRENS SERVICE UNIVERSITY FACULTY PRACTICE CORPNYPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
36226$2184.191598826729 - MARIE-LOUISE DAGUILH131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
36226$2184.191457746463 - JOHN FUTCHKO131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYVascular Surgery Physician (2086S0129X)
United
36226$4214.521710057369 - KAREN MARDER135598093 - COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKNYNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
36226$12129.001861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITALDCChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
36226$4040.831811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A.SCDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
36226$2184.191790043800 - JUSTIN KOPA131740114 - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERNYPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
36226$5160.381255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
36226$14835.581730325721 - THELMA GAETANO112571524 - (NY) STONY BROOK CHILDRENS SERVICE UNIVERSITY FACULTY PRACTICE CORPNYPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 36226 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 36226 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 36226 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
36222-CPTHighSelective 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-CPTHighSelective 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
36224-CPTHighSelective Catheter Placement Internal Carotid Artery Unilateral With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Intracranial Carotid Circulation And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Includes Angiography Of The Extracranial Carotid And Cervicocerebral Arch When Performed
36226-CPTHighSelective Catheter Placement Vertebral Artery Unilateral With Angiography Of The Ipsilateral Vertebral Circulation And All Associated Radio- Logical 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 36226. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 36226 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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