CPT 36500
Insertion of catheter vein
CPT 36500 at a glance
- Code
- 36500
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insertion of catheter vein
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 36500?
CPT 36500 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Insertion of catheter vein". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36500 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36500 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36500 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36500?
CPT 36500 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.