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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 36571 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System subgroup.
Vein Catheter With Port, Insertion Through The Skin Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. The Catheter Has A Port Just Under The Skin For Giving Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,341.05 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36571 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,061.74 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36571 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36571 by major payers:
$1,437.98
BCBS / Anthem
$1,751.72
UnitedHealthcare
$1,876.37
Aetna
$630.25
Cigna
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CPT 36571
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Med City Dallas Outpatient Surgery Center, L.P., Medical City Surgery Center/Dallas
$7,166.00Published rateCss Jv, LLC, Center For Specialty Surgery
Css Jv LLC
$3,015.00Published rateClinton Simpson
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$2,191.36Published rateEye Surgical Specialists Of New Jersey, Surgery Center Of Central New Jersey
Eye Surgical Specialists Of New Jersey
$1,357.00Published rateCentral Florida Endoscopy & Surgical Institute Of Ocala LLC
Central Florida Endoscopy Surgical Institute Of Ocala LLC
$815.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36571 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The table lists codes related to 36571. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36568-CPT | Moderate | Insert Catheter In Large Vein, Insertion Through The Skin 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. |
| 36569-CPT | Moderate | Insert Catheter In Large Vein, Insertion Through The Skin 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. |
| 36570-CPT | High | Vein Catheter With Port, Insertion Through The Skin Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. The Catheter Has A Port Just Under The Skin For Giving Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
| 36571-CPT | High | Vein Catheter With Port, Insertion Through The Skin Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Large Vein Near The Heart. The Catheter Has A Port Just Under The Skin For Giving Fluids Medications Or To Draw Blood. |
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