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Last Verified: September 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.
Bl Draw 3 Yrs Fem Jugular, Venipuncture Younger Than Age 3 Years Necessitating The Skill Of A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Not To Be Used For Routine Venipuncture Femoral Or Jugular Vein
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 99 - Other POS |
| Common Modifiers | None EP - Residential facility to Physician's office 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36400 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36400 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36400 by major payers:
$35.87
$36.91
$40.71
$43.51
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CPT 36400
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Christopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$81.53Published rateAzizullah Mehrzad
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$47.29Published rateRoxana Donea
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$47.29Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc., Dba Sarasota Memorial Home Care
Baycare Home Care Inc
$32.86Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$7.57Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36400 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36400 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 36400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36400-CPT | Low | Bl Draw 3 Yrs Fem Jugular, Venipuncture Younger Than Age 3 Years Necessitating The Skill Of A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Not To Be Used For Routine Venipuncture Femoral Or Jugular Vein |
| 36405-CPT | Low | Vnpnxr<3yrs Phy/Qhp Scalp Vn, Venipuncture Younger Than Age 3 Years Necessitating The Skill Of A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Not To Be Used For Routine Venipuncture; Scalp Vein |
| 36406-CPT | Low | Vnpnxr<3yrs Phy/Qhp Other Vn, Venipuncture Younger Than Age 3 Years Necessitating The Skill Of A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Not To Be Used For Routine Venipuncture; Other Vein |
| 36410-CPT | Low | Non Routine Bl Draw 3 Yrs, Venipuncture Age 3 Years Or Older Necessitating The Skill Of A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Separate Procedure For Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Purposes Not To Be Used For Routine Venipuncture |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36400. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36400 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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