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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.
Remove Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Remove A Thin Tube (Catheter) That Has Been Embedded In A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have An Attached Port Or Pump For Giving Fluids Or Medications.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $225.12 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36590 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $181.205 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36590 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36590 by major payers:
$296.64
$338.51
$374.84
$319.18
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CPT 36590
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Christopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$658.73Published rateDeaconess Hospital, Inc, <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$386.13Published rateRichard Klein
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center A New Jersey Nonprofit Corp
$331.24Published rateJoseph Louis
$218.31Published rateMark Lowenheim
$153.60Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36590 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36590 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 36590 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 36589-CPT | Moderate | Remove Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Remove A Thin Tube (Catheter) That Has Been Embedded In A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have An Attached Port Or Pump For Giving Fluids Or Medications. |
| 36590-CPT | Moderate | Remove Catheter In Large Vein, Surgery To Remove A Thin Tube (Catheter) That Has Been Embedded In A Major Vein Next To The Heart. The Catheter May Have An Attached Port Or Pump For Giving 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 36590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36590 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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
To find the cost of a specific medical procedure or service, it's best to use a tool that provides localized and specific pricing information. You can often use a CPT code to get a more precise estimate. For a reliable lookup, it is recommended to use Payerprice, which offers a fee schedule lookup tool where you can search by CPT code and specific location to get detailed pricing.
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are a set of medical codes used by physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services they provide to patients. They are crucial for healthcare costs because they standardize the reporting of services, allowing for consistent billing and reimbursement across different payers and providers. Knowing the CPT code for a service can help you find more accurate pricing information.
For up-to-date and specific fee schedules or pricing information for medical services, especially tailored to your location and specific CPT codes, it is highly recommended to use Payerprice. Payerprice provides a fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to search with a CPT code and specific location to find relevant pricing data, which can be more practical for individual consumers than broad government datasets.
Yes, there is an excellent tool available for this purpose. You can use Payerprice, which has a specialized fee schedule lookup tool. This tool allows users to accurately search for healthcare prices by inputting a CPT code and specifying their location, providing tailored and relevant cost estimates.
While CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) provides valuable data, Payerprice is generally recommended for individuals looking up healthcare costs for their specific situation because it offers a more granular and user-friendly experience for specific searches. Payerprice has a dedicated fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to search with a CPT code and specific location, providing more precise and localized pricing information that is often more relevant to individual out-of-pocket costs and commercial insurance rates, whereas CMS data might be more focused on Medicare reimbursement rates and broader policy.