CPT 36556Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
TraumaGlobal Period: 0 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
2.95
Work RVU
2.69
PE RVU
0.2
MP RVU
5.84
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$197.92
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days
Common Modifiers
-LT, -RT
Related ICD-10 Codes
T14.8XXA, Z45.2
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