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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $38.08 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36593 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $30.37 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36593 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36593 by major payers:
$45.79
$44.07
$47.52
$66.29
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CPT 36593
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Hss Asc Of Manhattan LLC, Hss Asc Of Manhattan
$2,202.00Published rateCountryside Surgery Center, Ltd
Countryside Surgery Center Ltd
$557.00Published rateBsc 1 LLC
$230.00Published ratePerimeter Surgical Center Inc
$121.00Published ratePhysicians Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC
Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center LLC
$64.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36593 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36593 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 36593 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 36593. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36593 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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