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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.
Arterial Punc,Withdraw Blood For Dx
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $27.39 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 36600 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $22.16 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 36600 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36600 by major payers:
$36.89
$41.28
$44.52
$46.64
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CPT 36600
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University Center For Ambulatory Surgery, LLC
University Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC
$883.00Published rateKansas City Surgery Center, LLC
Kansas City Surgery Center LLC
$390.00Published rateGeorgia Urology, PA, Georgia Urology Asc Conyers
$171.00Published rateNovamed Surgery Center Of Cleveland LLC, The Surgery Center Of Cleveland
Novamed Surgery Center Of Cleveland LLC
$100.00Published rateBilal Hijazi
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$53.95Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36600 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36600 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 36600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36600-CPT | Low | Arterial Punc,Withdraw Blood For Dx |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36600 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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