Rate Benchmarking
Compare your rates with similar providers.
Select a published rate, define comparable providers, and see where that rate falls in your market.
See a sample rate comparisonCPT 36556 Fee Schedule
Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 36556 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System subgroup.
Catheter Insertion Into Vein, Surgical Placement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. This Is For Direct Repeated Access To The Vein To Give Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $237.81 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36556 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $188.41 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36556 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36556 by major payers:
$271.97
BCBS / Anthem
$310.80
UnitedHealthcare
$348.21
Aetna
$352.01
Cigna
Compare published rates across providers.
Choose a payer to see a sample of rates for CPT 36556.
CPT 36556
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Scott Marwin
Seaport Orthopaedic Associatespc
$2,966.35Published rateCollin Messerly
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$302.43Published rateMichelle Caban
Lifeline Medical Associates, LLC
$265.20Published rateCeline Leung
Progressive Neurology PC
$205.86Published rateZara Hazavei
Lifeline Medical Associates, LLC
$100.31Published rate
Get a free rate benchmark for your specialty.
Choose your state and specialty to build a report from payer-published rates.
Use market rates to prepare your payer proposal.
Payer Contract Negotiation
Draft a fee schedule renegotiation letter.
Use your fee schedule and market benchmarks to set target rates and draft a letter for your payer.
See a sample payer proposalCPT 36556 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The table lists codes related to 36556. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36555-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Insertion Into Vein, Surgical Placement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. This Is For Direct Repeated Access To The Vein To Give Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
| 36556-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Insertion Into Vein, Surgical Placement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. This Is For Direct Repeated Access To The Vein To Give Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
| 36557-CPT | High | Catheter Insertion Into Vein, Surgically Embedding (Tunneling) A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Vein Next To The Heart. This Allows Direct Repeated Access To The Vein To Give Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
| 36558-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Insertion Into Vein, Surgically Embedding (Tunneling) A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Vein Next To The Heart. This Allows Direct Repeated Access To The Vein To Give Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36556. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36556 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 36556) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.