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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.
Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous Laser; Subsequent Vein(S) Treated In A Single Extremity Each Through Separate Access Sites (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure). (Desc Revised 1/1/2017)
| 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 LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36479 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36479 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36479 by major payers:
$414.40
$475.66
$482.31
$287.91
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CPT 36479
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Livingston Asc LLC
$1,413.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgery Center Of Burley, LLC
Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Burley LLC
$383.00Published rateSurgery Affiliates, LLC, Pinnacle Surgery Center
Surgery Affiliates LLC
$231.00Published rateEamc-Lanier Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Eamclanier Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$115.00Published ratePremier Surgical Center LLC
$80.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36479 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36479 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 36479 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36473-CPT | High | Endovenous Mchnchem 1st Vein, Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous Mechanochemical First Vein Treated |
| 36474-CPT | Moderate | Endovenous Mchnchem Add On, Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous Mechanochemical Subsequent Vein S Treated In A Single Extremity Each Through Separate Access Sites List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 36478-CPT | High | Endovenous Laser 1st Vein, Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous Laser First Vein Treated |
| 36479-CPT | Moderate | Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous Laser; Subsequent Vein(S) Treated In A Single Extremity Each Through Separate Access Sites (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure). (Desc Revised 1/1/2017) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36479. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36479 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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