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Last Verified: September 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.
Catheter Insertion Into Artery, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter May Be Used To Obtain Blood Samples Monitor Vital Signs Or Deliver Blood Products Or An Infusion Such As For Chemotherapy.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36640 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36640 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36640 by major payers:
$159.98
$163.05
$169.89
$198.21
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CPT 36640
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South Arlington Surgical Providers, LLC, Same Day Surgicare
South Arlington Surgical Providers LLC
$6,342.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgery Center At Virtua Washington Township, L.L.C., Virtua Center For Surgery
Ambulatory Surgery Center At Virtua Washington Township, LLC
$3,698.00Published rateRisser Surgery Center, LLC
Risser Surgery Center LLC
$2,360.00Published ratePhoenix Heart Ambulatory Surgery And Electrophysiology, LLC, Phase Surgery Center
Phoenix Heart Ambulatory Surgery And Electrophysiology LLC
$1,800.00Published rateMidwest Eye Center
$649.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36640 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36640 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 36640 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36620-CPT | Low | Catheter Insertion Into Artery, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter May Be Used To Obtain Blood Samples Monitor Vital Signs Or Deliver Blood Products Or An Infusion Such As For Chemotherapy. |
| 36625-CPT | Low | Catheter Insertion Into Artery, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter May Be Used To Obtain Blood Samples Monitor Vital Signs Or Deliver Blood Products Or An Infusion Such As For Chemotherapy. |
| 36640-CPT | Low | Catheter Insertion Into Artery, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into An Artery. The Catheter May Be Used To Obtain Blood Samples Monitor Vital Signs Or Deliver Blood Products Or An Infusion Such As For Chemotherapy. |
| 36660-CPT | Low | Umbilical Cord Catheter, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Umbilical Artery Of A Newborn To Deliver A Therapy Or Conduct An Examination. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36640. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36640 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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