CPT 36620
Insertion catheter artery
CPT 36620 at a glance
- Code
- 36620
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insertion catheter artery
- 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 36620?
CPT 36620 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insertion catheter artery". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36620 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36620 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36620 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36620?
CPT 36620 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.