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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.
Place Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Embed A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Fluids Or Medications.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $757.87 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36581 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $609.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36581 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36581 by major payers:
$879.88
$1,053.78
$1,169.28
$1,175.21
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CPT 36581
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Christopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$2,275.23Published rateJames Mccloskey
Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC
$1,251.11Published rateLori Leslie
Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC
$1,200.41Published rateJustin Hemmer
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$1,168.53Published rateNatalia Castro
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$227.57Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36581 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36581 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 36581 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 |
| 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. |
| 36581-CPT | Moderate | Place Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Embed A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For Fluids Or Medications. |
| 36582-CPT | High | Place Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Embed A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have A Port Or Pump Attached To It For 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 36581. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36581 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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