CPT 36800
Insertion of cannula
CPT 36800 at a glance
- Code
- 36800
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insertion of cannula
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,187.37 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 36800?
CPT 36800 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insertion of cannula". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36800 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36800 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36800 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36800?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36800 is $3,187.37 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 36800?
CPT 36800 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.