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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | 11 - Office 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36908 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36908 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36908 by major payers:

$2,248.55

$3,177.51

$2,720.11

$479.20
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Henry Ford Health System
Drs. Outpatient Surgery Center Of Jupiter, LLC
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Northwest Eyelid And Orbital Specialists Ps
Ambulatory Foot And Ankle Center Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36908 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36908 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 36908 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36904-CPT | High | Thrmbc Nfs Dialysis Circuit, Percutaneous Transluminal Mechanical Thrombectomy And Or Infusion For Thrombolysis Dialysis Circuit Any Method Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Diagnostic Angiography Fluoroscopic Guidance Catheter Placement S And Intraprocedural Pharmacological Thrombolytic Injection S |
| 36907-CPT | Moderate | Balo Angiop Ctr Dialysis Seg, Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty Central Dialysis Segment Performed Through Dialysis Circuit Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Required To Perform The Angioplasty List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 36908-CPT | High | Transcatheter Placement Of Intravascular Stent(S) Central Dialysis Segment Performed Through Di- Alysis Circuit Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Required To Perform The Stenting And All Angioplasty In The Central Dialysis Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
| 36909-CPT | High | Dialysis Circuit Embolj, Dialysis Circuit Permanent Vascular Embolization Or Occlusion Including Main Circuit Or Any Accessory Veins Endovascular Including All Imaging And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Necessary To Complete The Intervention List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36908. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36908 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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