CPT 36600
Withdrawal of arterial blood
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 36600 at a glance
- Code
- 36600
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Withdrawal of arterial blood
- 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 36600?
CPT 36600 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for withdrawal of arterial blood. Its official short descriptor is "Withdrawal of arterial blood". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36600 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36600 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36600 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36600?
CPT 36600 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.