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Last Verified: October 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.
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 | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $857.74 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36582 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $687.255 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36582 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36582 by major payers:
$1,110.87
$1,393.06
$1,430.65
$560.07
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CPT 36582
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Port Warwick Surgery Center, LLC
Port Warwick Surgery Center LLC
$6,610.00Published rateTucson Digestive Institute LLC, Arizona Digestive Institute
$3,570.00Published rateUs Cardio Of Sa, LLC
Us Cardio Of Sa LLC
$2,600.00Published rateFt Scott Surgery Center LLC
$1,769.00Published rateCynthia Kiesel
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$797.09Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36582 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36582 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 36582 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 36583-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 36582. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36582 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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