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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36557 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36557 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36557 by major payers:
$1,238.79
$1,371.07
$1,627.97
$595.70
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CPT 36557
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Mclean Ambulatory Surgery, LLC
Mclean Ambulatory Surgery LLC
$9,674.00Published rateMid Cities Asc, Lp
$5,000.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Lebanon, Lp, Physicians Surgical Center
Surgery Center Of Lebanon Lp
$3,000.00Published rateArkansas Outpatient Eye Surgery LLC, Mcdonald Eye Associates Surgery And Lasik Center
Arkansas Outpatient Eye Surgery LLC
$2,487.00Published rateFt Myers Digestive Health And Pain Asc LLC, Center For Digestive Health And Pain Management
Ft Myers Digestive Health And Pain Asc LLC
$761.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36557 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36557 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 36557 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 36557. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36557 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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