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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36500 |
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 | $104.00 | 1821074485 - SURGERY CENTER OF FARMINGTON, L.L.C. | 431811835 - (MO) SURGERY CENTER OF FARMINGTON | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $633.00 | 1255373601 - CHESTERFIELD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, CHESTERFIELD SURGERY CENTER | 203834076 - (MO) CHESTERFIELD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $400.00 | 1952912552 - SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO | 833986181 - (OH) THE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENT | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $151.00 | 1215522727 - PREMIER 2020, LLC, PREMIER SURGICAL CENTER | 863194124 - (PA) PREMIER 2020 LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $751.00 | 1710961800 - NORTH COUNTRY ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 731653922 - (NY) NORTH COUNTRY ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $250.00 | 1538113238 - ADVANCED LASER & SURGICENTER OF ARIZONA, PC | 721546625 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $574.00 | 1821036138 - GAMMA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 270128900 - (PA) GAMMA SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $135.00 | 1285664466 - NEWPORT MULTI SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 842619042 - (CA) NEWPORT MULTI SPECIALTY SURGER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $574.00 | 1396919783 - SURGCENTER OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND, LLC | 261572885 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND | MD | 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 | $388.00 | 1578515367 - BLACK CANYON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 510514274 - (CO) BLACK CANYON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $265.00 | 1841459211 - AASC, LLC, ATLANTA AESTHETIC SURGERY CENTER | 352491038 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $71.00 | 1053336602 - VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC, VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY PAVILION | 541420580 - (VA) VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36500 | $955.00 | 1598039125 - ROOSEVELT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271778024 - (NY) ROOSEVELT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NY | 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 | 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
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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