CPT 36500 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36500 by major payers:
$239.13
$251.97
$272.44
$295.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 36500 | $560.00 | 1114264488 - EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 300701899 - (TX) EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $78.00 | 1659363844 - LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANA | 721288671 - (LA) LASER SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANA | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $200.00 | 1174607303 - SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC., SOUTHWEST SURGICAL CENTER | 880201420 | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $1446.00 | 1578530226 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT. WORTH LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE FORT WORTH | 208303422 - (TX) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT WORTH LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $112.00 | 1942292073 - SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER INC | 731205988 - (OK) SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER, INC. | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $4613.00 | 1811172729 - INDIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, INDIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTER WEST | 208398421 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $153.00 | 1184164816 - DELRAY BEACH SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 813054776 - (FL) DELRAY BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $143.00 | 1124283510 - WILLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 510385184 - (DE) WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $578.00 | 1336713890 - COASTAL SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 853207147 - (NH) COASTAL SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $84.00 | 1720606932 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | 470687317 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $164.00 | 1699711382 - TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLC, TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER | 521945958 - (MD) TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $1050.00 | 1912090218 - TULSA HAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 731572055 - (OK) TULSA HAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $190.00 | 1780764829 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF ST PETERS LLC, ST PETERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 205579933 - (MO) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF ST PETERS LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $120.00 | 1649735861 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER-CATONSVILLE LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF CATONSVILLE | 832414671 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERCATONSVILLE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $315.00 | 1922011501 - LOWERY A. WOODALL OUTPATIENT SURGERY FACILITY, LLC | 640897321 | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 36500 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36500 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 36500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36482-CPT | High | Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein Extremity By Transcatheter Delivery Of A Chemical Adhesive (Eg Cyanoacrylate) Remote From The Access Site Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance And Monitoring Percutaneous; First Vein Treated |
| 36500-CPT | Moderate | Catheterizat Vein Blood Sampling |
| 36510-CPT | Low | Catheterizat Vein Umbilical Nb |
| 36511-CPT | Low | Therapeutic Apheresis; For White Blood Cells |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36500. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36500 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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