CPT 36820 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36820 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36820 by major payers:
$987.61
$1,051.98
$1,052.90
$1,221.38
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 36820 | $6588.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $6588.00 | 1770180986 - AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AUDUBON ASC AT ST. FRANCIS | 841482638 - (CO) AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC. | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $3900.00 | 1013138536 - WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC, PS, DBA: GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 911602128 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $2650.00 | 1356890172 - DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES, LLC | 472322456 - (MD) DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $2942.00 | 1093287302 - WHEELING HOSPITAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 832914078 - (OH) WHEELING HOSPITAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $2371.00 | 1881276319 - TEXARKANA PAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 844941902 - (AR) TEXARKANA PAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $2600.00 | 1285825075 - SUNNYSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201164055 - (ID) SUNNYSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $4170.00 | 1801987805 - ENDO SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE LLC | 223679920 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $4092.00 | 1053565259 - SOUTHWEST LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SOUTHWEST LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER | 262981972 - (NE) SOUTHWEST LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $1757.00 | 1952602609 - GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, PA, WAKE FOREST ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 562189630 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, P.A. | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $6492.00 | 1538773890 - ASC OF TRINITY, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT JOINT AND SPINE INSTITUTE | 833008593 - (FL) ASC OF TRINITY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $2410.00 | 1619221801 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $3000.00 | 1003004482 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $6365.00 | 1174802045 - LEONARDTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 452019132 - (MD) LEONARDTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 36820 | $9347.00 | 1215930078 - MARIN HEALTH VENTURES, LLC, MARIN SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 943377073 - (CA) MARIN HEALTH VENTURES, INC. DBA MARIN SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 36820 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36820 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 36820 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36820. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36820 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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