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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.
Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Inject Medication Into One Or More Veins Usually In The Legs Or Ankles To Treat Varicose Veins Or Spider Veins. The Medication Causes The Vein To Collapse Or Close Off So Blood Is Directed To A Healthier Vein.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36471 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36471 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36471 by major payers:
$231.03
$250.78
$278.59
$152.31
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CPT 36471
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Columbia Medical Center Of Plano Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Plano
$1,970.00Published rateWarner Park Surgery Center LLC, Center For Advanced Surgery
Warner Park Surgery Center LLC
$555.00Published rateLakeview Surgery Center LLC
$275.00Published rateInterventional Therapeutics Institute, LLC, Clearway Surgery Center
Interventional Therapeutics Institute LLC
$153.00Published rateRed Lion Surgicenter, LLC
Red Lion Surgicenter LLC
$77.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36471 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36471 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 36471 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36465-CPT | High | Injection Of Non-Compounded Foam Sclerosant With Ultrasound, Injection Of Non-Compounded Foam Sclerosant With Ultrasound Compression Maneuvers To Guide Dispersion Of The Injectate Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring; Single Incompetent Extremity Truncal Vein (Eg Great Saphenous Vein Accessory Sapheno |
| 36468-CPT | Moderate | Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Collapse And Scar One Or More Spider Or Varicose Veins Usually Found In The Legs Or Ankles. There Are Several Different Procedures That May Be Used. |
| 36470-CPT | Low | Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Inject Medication Into One Or More Veins Usually In The Legs Or Ankles To Treat Varicose Veins Or Spider Veins. The Medication Causes The Vein To Collapse Or Close Off So Blood Is Directed To A Healthier Vein. |
| 36471-CPT | Moderate | Varicose Vein Treatment, Procedure To Inject Medication Into One Or More Veins Usually In The Legs Or Ankles To Treat Varicose Veins Or Spider Veins. The Medication Causes The Vein To Collapse Or Close Off So Blood Is Directed To A Healthier Vein. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36471. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36471 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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