CPT 36420
Venipuncture cutdown < 1 yr
CPT 36420 at a glance
- Code
- 36420
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Venipuncture cutdown < 1 yr
- 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 36420?
CPT 36420 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Venipuncture cutdown < 1 yr". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36420 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36420 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36420 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36420?
CPT 36420 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.