Radiology · CMS status A
36245
Selective catheter, abd/pelvic, 1st order
Selective catheter placement, arterial system, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity, first order arterial branch. CMS 2026 global wRVU 4.67, total RVU approximately 6.68, Medicare global allowable approximately $223. The foundational selective catheter code for abdominal and pelvic vascular procedures.
Work RVU
4.67
2026 Medicare pays
$223.12
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 4.67 + Practice 1.65 + Malpractice 0.36 = 6.68 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
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Common modifiers
2659
Common ICD-10 pairings
I72.9K76.6N28.85T81.83XA
Payer notes
Medicare covers 36245 with appropriate indication and procedural documentation. Outpatient prior authorization is rare for ED or inpatient cases; outpatient elective IR procedures may require auth. The 26 modifier applies for the professional component when the imaging facility owns the equipment.
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