CPT 36010
Place catheter in vein
CPT 36010 at a glance
- Code
- 36010
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Place catheter in vein
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 36010?
CPT 36010 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Place catheter in vein". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36010 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36010 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36010 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36010?
CPT 36010 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.