CPT 36810
Insertion of cannula
CPT 36810 at a glance
- Code
- 36810
- 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
- $2,066.46 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 36810?
CPT 36810 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 36810 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36810 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36810 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36810?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36810 is $2,066.46 (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 36810?
CPT 36810 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.