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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Replace Catheter In Large Vein, Surgical Replacement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) In A Major Vein. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Delivering Fluids Or Medications.
| 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $436.22 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36578 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $347.90 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36578 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36578 by major payers:
$551.91
$658.51
$661.37
$366.09
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CPT 36578
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Deaconess Hospital, Inc, <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$8,719.00Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$1,346.21Published rateGary Volkell
Medstar Good Samaritan Physicians LLC
$1,000.42Published rateRobert Gluck
$450.05Published rateNidhi Mehta
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$282.17Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36578 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36578 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 36578 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36575-CPT | Low | Repair Of Tunneled Or Non-Tunn, Repair Of Tunneled Or Non-Tunneled Central Venous Access Catheter Without Subcutaneous Port Or Pump Central Or Peripheral Insertion Site |
| 36576-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Repair, Surgical Repair Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) In A Major Vein. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Delivering Fluids Or Medications. |
| 36578-CPT | Moderate | Replace Catheter In Large Vein, Surgical Replacement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) In A Major Vein. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Delivering Fluids Or Medications. |
| 36580-CPT | Moderate | Replace Catheter In Large Vein, Surgical Replacement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) In A Major Vein. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Delivering Fluids Or Medications. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36578. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36578 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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