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Last Verified: October 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.
Ins Cath Ren Art 1st Unilat, Selective Catheter Placement First Order Main Renal Artery And Any Accessory Renal Artery S For Renal Angiography Including Arterial Puncture And Catheter Placement S Fluoroscopy Contrast Injection S Image Postprocessing Permanent Recording Of Images And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Pressure Gradient Measurements When Performed And Flush Aortogram When Performed Unilateral
| 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,226.15 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36251 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $962.03 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36251 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36251 by major payers:
$1,618.87
$1,951.07
$1,992.78
$558.95
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CPT 36251
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Portsmouth Surgicenter, LLC
Portsmouth Surgicenter LLC
$9,557.00Published rateEndoscopy Center Of Inland Empire Inc
$4,339.00Published rateBelmont/Harlem Surgery Center, LLC
Belmont/Harlem Surgery Center
$2,200.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Middle Tennessee LLC, The Surgery Center Of Middle Tennessee
Surgery Center Of Middle Tennessee LLC
$1,632.00Published rateVision Institute Of Michigan Surgery Center PC, Surgery Center Of Michigan
$643.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36251 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36251 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 36251 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36245-CPT | High | Catheter Placement Artery, Surgical Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter Is Guided To Branch Arteries In The Abdomen Pelvis Or Legs. Dye May Be Injected For X-Ray Examination. |
| 36246-CPT | High | Catheter Placement Artery, Surgical Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter Is Guided To Branch Arteries In The Abdomen Pelvis Or Legs. Dye May Be Injected For X-Ray Examination. |
| 36251-CPT | High | Ins Cath Ren Art 1st Unilat, Selective Catheter Placement First Order Main Renal Artery And Any Accessory Renal Artery S For Renal Angiography Including Arterial Puncture And Catheter Placement S Fluoroscopy Contrast Injection S Image Postprocessing Permanent Recording Of Images And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Pressure Gradient Measurements When Performed And Flush Aortogram When Performed Unilateral |
| 36252-CPT | High | Ins Cath Ren Art 1st Bilat, Selective Catheter Placement First Order Main Renal Artery And Any Accessory Renal Artery S For Renal Angiography Including Arterial Puncture And Catheter Placement S Fluoroscopy Contrast Injection S Image Postprocessing Permanent Recording Of Images And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Pressure Gradient Measurements When Performed And Flush Aortogram When Performed Bilateral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36251. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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