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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.
Collection Of Blood Specimen U, Collection Of Blood Specimen Using Established Central Or Peripheral Catheter Venous Not Otherwisespecified
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments Q1 - Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $33.74 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36592 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.595 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36592 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36592 by major payers:
$38.34
$36.57
$39.60
$50.08
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CPT 36592
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Surgicare Of St Andrews Ltd
$2,965.00Published ratePrince Frederick Surgery Center LLC
Prince Frederick Surgery Center, LLC
$566.00Published rateHershey Outpatient Surgery Center Lp, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center Lp
$335.00Published rateArcadia Outpatient Surgery Center Lp
$174.00Published rateSundeep Mummaneni
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$46.81Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36592 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36592 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 36592 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36591-CPT | Low | Collect Of Blood Specimen From A Completely Implnt Venous Acce, Collection Of Blood Specimen From A Completely Implantable Venous Acce |
| 36592-CPT | Low | Collection Of Blood Specimen U, Collection Of Blood Specimen Using Established Central Or Peripheral Catheter Venous Not Otherwisespecified |
| 36593-CPT | Low | Declotting By Thrombolytic Agnt Of Implnt Vasculr Access Devic O, Declotting By Thrombolytic Agent Of Implanted Vascular Access Device O |
| 36595-CPT | Moderate | Remove Catheter Blockage, Removal Of A Blockage From A Thin Tube (Catheter) Inside A Major Vein. The Blockage Is Released Or Dislodged Using A Wire And Balloon Inserted Into The Catheter. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36592. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36592 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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