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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| 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 SG - Scene to Hospital ESRD facility LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,261.22 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36583 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $985.565 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36583 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36583 by major payers:

$1,364.65

$1,637.54

$1,719.96

$625.97
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36583 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36583 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 36583 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 36583. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36583 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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