CPT code 36251: Renal angiography, unilateral, main artery2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Detroit, MI
Report this service for selective catheterization and angiographic imaging of one kidney’s main renal artery and any accessory renal arteries.
In Detroit, MI, Medicare pays $1,211.92 for 36251 in the office and $245.29 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 36251 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 36251 covers
An interventional radiologist, vascular surgeon, or interventional cardiologist selectively advances a catheter into the main renal artery and any accessory renal arteries on one side to obtain renal angiographic images. The service may help evaluate suspected renal artery narrowing or define anatomy during a renal artery intervention, typically in an angiography or catheterization suite. The code includes the imaging guidance and roadmapping needed for the renal angiography; it is not limited to catheter placement alone.
Report one unilateral service when the main renal artery and any accessory arteries on that side are evaluated. Use the branch-level renal code when catheterization extends to segmental or subsegmental branches, and the bilateral code when both kidneys are treated. The record should identify the side, catheterized vessels, and angiographic work performed. CMS assigns a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. In a session with multiple procedures, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted, and co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Detroit, MI compares for 36251
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 36251 runs from $1,065.75 in Arkansas to $1,684.24 in San Benito County, CA. Detroit, MI pays $1,211.92. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Detroit, MI · this page$1,211.92
- Rest of Michigan · Michigan$1,140.77−$71.15
- Los Angeles, CA · California$1,410.49+$198.57
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$1,421.75+$209.83
- Miami, FL · Florida$1,316.83+$104.91
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$1,273.54+$61.62
- Manhattan, NY · New York$1,421.97+$210.05
Other areas in Michigan first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAlaska | $1,361.75 | $294.94 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $1,083.82 | $207.34 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $1,065.75 | $205.30 |
| ArizonaArizona | $1,189.70 | $219.06 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $1,315.62 | $217.77 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $1,313.13 | $215.28 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $1,548.03 | $227.80 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $1,406.00 | $222.00 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $1,323.20 | $225.34 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $1,385.03 | $220.06 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $1,380.09 | $219.13 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $1,418.16 | $220.14 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $1,646.40 | $234.01 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $1,645.32 | $232.93 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $1,684.24 | $239.80 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $1,679.83 | $235.39 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $1,357.20 | $216.27 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $1,436.02 | $218.96 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $1,386.79 | $218.81 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $1,450.88 | $220.80 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $1,546.47 | $226.24 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $1,312.97 | $215.12 |
| ColoradoColorado | $1,287.01 | $221.21 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $1,315.32 | $236.50 |
| DelawareDelaware | $1,211.43 | $221.76 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $1,265.15 | $250.44 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $1,196.86 | $239.24 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $1,249.48 | $231.76 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $1,121.17 | $227.66 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $1,353.68 | $214.76 |
| IowaIowa | $1,119.60 | $203.05 |
| IdahoIdaho | $1,127.15 | $205.59 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $1,176.05 | $254.49 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $1,154.54 | $239.99 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $1,279.57 | $250.83 |
| IndianaIndiana | $1,134.76 | $206.19 |
| KansasKansas | $1,111.68 | $206.15 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $1,109.30 | $218.79 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $1,169.79 | $227.19 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $1,106.55 | $220.05 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $1,428.98 | $232.95 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $1,276.87 | $222.08 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $1,311.40 | $236.58 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $1,237.55 | $223.83 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $1,131.88 | $210.32 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $1,205.18 | $212.50 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $1,233.63 | $202.89 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $1,162.68 | $222.09 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $1,176.85 | $223.23 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $1,083.40 | $219.94 |
| MississippiMississippi | $1,074.92 | $212.46 |
| MontanaMontana | $1,226.08 | $224.39 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $1,145.79 | $211.21 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $1,207.30 | $205.61 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $1,127.22 | $202.66 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $1,264.35 | $221.58 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,403.31 | $241.35 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,330.48 | $236.63 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $1,147.17 | $228.61 |
| NevadaNevada | $1,221.88 | $219.18 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $1,458.33 | $267.32 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $1,337.98 | $241.13 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $1,437.97 | $253.97 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $1,165.30 | $213.69 |
| OhioOhio | $1,136.93 | $222.38 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $1,109.03 | $214.52 |
| Portland, OROregon | $1,334.83 | $221.95 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $1,212.61 | $214.92 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $1,277.42 | $234.66 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $1,140.07 | $220.52 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $1,236.98 | $224.27 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $1,259.81 | $225.06 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $1,143.23 | $217.66 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $1,205.08 | $203.38 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $1,117.87 | $207.33 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $1,282.51 | $222.72 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $1,131.34 | $219.80 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $1,211.24 | $218.56 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $1,219.02 | $221.34 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $1,209.15 | $221.48 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $1,214.82 | $220.14 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $1,232.21 | $237.53 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $1,170.62 | $220.01 |
| UtahUtah | $1,161.21 | $219.61 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $1,199.34 | $214.67 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $1,236.98 | $224.27 |
| VermontVermont | $1,200.19 | $208.51 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $1,275.23 | $220.44 |
| King County, WAWashington | $1,462.09 | $233.01 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $1,161.00 | $201.37 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $1,105.10 | $234.63 |
| WyomingWyoming | $1,217.90 | $216.20 |
36251 rates by state
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$1,065.75
$1,498.61
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $1,361.75 | 1 |
| AL | $1,083.82 | 1 |
| AR | $1,065.75 | 1 |
| AZ | $1,189.70 | 1 |
| CA | $1,312.97–$1,684.24 | 29 |
| CO | $1,287.01 | 1 |
| CT | $1,315.32 | 1 |
| DC | $1,421.75 | 1 |
| DE | $1,211.43 | 1 |
| FL | $1,196.86–$1,316.83 | 3 |
| GA | $1,121.17–$1,249.48 | 2 |
| GU | $1,353.68 | 1 |
| HI | $1,353.68 | 1 |
| IA | $1,119.60 | 1 |
| ID | $1,127.15 | 1 |
| IL | $1,154.54–$1,279.57 | 4 |
| IN | $1,134.76 | 1 |
| KS | $1,111.68 | 1 |
| KY | $1,109.30 | 1 |
| LA | $1,106.55–$1,169.79 | 2 |
| MA | $1,276.87–$1,428.98 | 2 |
| MD | $1,237.55–$1,421.75 | 3 |
| ME | $1,131.88–$1,205.18 | 2 |
| MI | $1,140.77–$1,211.92 | 2 |
| MN | $1,233.63 | 1 |
| MO | $1,083.40–$1,176.85 | 3 |
| MS | $1,074.92 | 1 |
| MT | $1,226.08 | 1 |
| NC | $1,145.79 | 1 |
| ND | $1,207.30 | 1 |
| NE | $1,127.22 | 1 |
| NH | $1,264.35 | 1 |
| NJ | $1,330.48–$1,403.31 | 2 |
| NM | $1,147.17 | 1 |
| NV | $1,221.88 | 1 |
| NY | $1,165.30–$1,458.33 | 5 |
| OH | $1,136.93 | 1 |
| OK | $1,109.03 | 1 |
| OR | $1,212.61–$1,334.83 | 2 |
| PA | $1,140.07–$1,277.42 | 2 |
| PR | $1,236.98 | 1 |
| RI | $1,259.81 | 1 |
| SC | $1,143.23 | 1 |
| SD | $1,205.08 | 1 |
| TN | $1,117.87 | 1 |
| TX | $1,131.34–$1,282.51 | 8 |
| UT | $1,161.21 | 1 |
| VA | $1,199.34–$1,421.75 | 2 |
| VI | $1,236.98 | 1 |
| VT | $1,200.19 | 1 |
| WA | $1,275.23–$1,462.09 | 2 |
| WI | $1,161.00 | 1 |
| WV | $1,105.10 | 1 |
| WY | $1,217.90 | 1 |
How the 36251 rate is calculated
Each of 36251’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 36251
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work4.97
4.97 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense30.79
30.79 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.95
0.95 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
36.7100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$1,226.15
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Detroit, MI inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
4,459
- Code
- 36251
- Physician work
- 4.97
- Practice expense
- 30.79
- Malpractice
- 0.95
GPCI2026.csv
64
- Locality
- Detroit, MI
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.965
- Malpractice
- 1.686
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 4.97 | × 1.000 | 4.9700 |
| Practice expense | 30.79 | × 0.965 | 29.7123 |
| Malpractice | 0.95 | × 1.686 | 1.6017 |
| Total RVUs | 36.2841 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Detroit, MI$1211.92
Office: (4.97 × 1 + 30.79 × 0.965 + 0.95 × 1.686) × $33.4009 = $1211.92
Facility: (4.97 × 1 + 0.8 × 0.965 + 0.95 × 1.686) × $33.4009 = $245.29
Payment rules and modifiers for 36251
The CMS indicators that decide how 36251 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 36251
Renal angiography, unilateral, main artery
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
36251 without 51 · national office
$1,226.15
Renal angiography, unilateral, main artery
36251-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$613.08
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 36251 has changed in Detroit, MI
36251 · Office / nonfacility
$1211.92
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $21.77 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $1190.15 to $1211.92 (1.8%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$1190.15changed to$1211.92
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 5.10 changed to 4.97
- Practice expense RVU 30.56 changed to 30.79
- Malpractice RVU 0.90 changed to 0.95
- Work GPCI 1.003 changed to 1.000
- Practice expense GPCI 0.986 changed to 0.965
- Malpractice GPCI 1.718 changed to 1.686
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$1266.94changed to$1190.15
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 31.81 changed to 30.56
- Malpractice RVU 0.92 changed to 0.90
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$1246.26changed to$1266.94
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$1325.36changed to$1246.26
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 32.77 changed to 31.81
- Malpractice RVU 0.90 changed to 0.92
- Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.003
- Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.986
- Malpractice GPCI 1.670 changed to 1.718
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$1395.39changed to$1325.36
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 33.88 changed to 32.77
- Malpractice RVU 0.89 changed to 0.90
- Practice expense GPCI 0.997 changed to 0.992
- Malpractice GPCI 1.622 changed to 1.670
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$1467.18changed to$1395.39
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 35.66 changed to 33.88
- Malpractice RVU 0.86 changed to 0.89
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$1447.01changed to$1467.18
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 33.79 changed to 35.66
- Malpractice RVU 0.87 changed to 0.86
- Practice expense GPCI 0.993 changed to 0.997
- Malpractice GPCI 1.657 changed to 1.622
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$1422.44changed to$1447.01
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 33.23 changed to 33.79
- Malpractice RVU 0.89 changed to 0.87
- Practice expense GPCI 0.989 changed to 0.993
- Malpractice GPCI 1.691 changed to 1.657
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$1420.74changed to$1422.44
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 33.26 changed to 33.23
- Malpractice RVU 0.87 changed to 0.89
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$1404.92changed to$1420.74
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 32.86 changed to 33.26
- Malpractice RVU 0.96 changed to 0.87
- Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.989
- Malpractice GPCI 1.510 changed to 1.691
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$1459.59changed to$1404.92
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work RVU 5.35 changed to 5.10
- Practice expense RVU 34.20 changed to 32.86
- Malpractice RVU 1.07 changed to 0.96
- Practice expense GPCI 0.994 changed to 0.992
- Malpractice GPCI 1.328 changed to 1.510
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$1460.81changed to$1459.59
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 34.06 changed to 34.20
- Malpractice RVU 1.09 changed to 1.07
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$1453.54changed to$1460.81
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$1468.22changed to$1453.54
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 33.77 changed to 34.06
- Malpractice RVU 0.96 changed to 1.09
- Work GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.000
- Practice expense GPCI 1.009 changed to 0.994
- Malpractice GPCI 1.571 changed to 1.328
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$1582.54changed to$1468.22
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 38.35 changed to 33.77
- Malpractice RVU 1.00 changed to 0.96
- Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.010
- Practice expense GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.009
- Malpractice GPCI 1.814 changed to 1.571
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $1582.54
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $1,211.92 | $245.29 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $1,211.92 | $245.29 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,211.92 | $245.29 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $1,211.92 | $245.29 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $1,190.15 | $262.04 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $1,190.15 | $262.04 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $1,190.15 | $262.04 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $1,190.15 | $262.04 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $1,266.94 | $270.15 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $1,266.94 | $270.15 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $1,266.94 | $270.15 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $1,266.94 | $270.15 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $1,246.26 | $265.74 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $1,325.36 | $273.51 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $1,325.36 | $273.51 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $1,325.36 | $273.51 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $1,325.36 | $273.51 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $1,395.39 | $277.86 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $1,395.39 | $277.86 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $1,395.39 | $277.86 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $1,395.39 | $277.86 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $1,467.18 | $279.16 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $1,467.18 | $279.16 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $1,467.18 | $279.16 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $1,467.18 | $279.16 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $1,447.01 | $291.27 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $1,447.01 | $291.27 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $1,447.01 | $291.27 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $1,447.01 | $291.27 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $1,422.44 | $293.64 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $1,422.44 | $293.64 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $1,422.44 | $293.64 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $1,422.44 | $293.64 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $1,420.74 | $293.53 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $1,420.74 | $293.53 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $1,420.74 | $293.53 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $1,420.74 | $293.53 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $1,404.92 | $294.87 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $1,404.92 | $294.87 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $1,404.92 | $294.87 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $1,404.92 | $294.87 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $1,459.59 | $306.49 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $1,459.59 | $306.49 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $1,459.59 | $306.49 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $1,459.59 | $306.49 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $1,460.81 | $308.55 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $1,460.81 | $308.55 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $1,453.54 | $307.02 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $1,453.54 | $307.02 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $1,468.22 | $314.10 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $1,468.22 | $314.10 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $1,468.22 | $314.10 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $1,468.22 | $314.10 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $1,582.54 | $315.62 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $1,582.54 | $315.62 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $1,582.54 | $315.62 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $1,582.54 | $315.62 | RVU13AR |
Where the Detroit, MI rate applies
Detroit, MI is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 98 cities and communities in Michigan. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Detroit
- Allen Park
- Ann Arbor
- Armada
- Auburn Hills
- Barton Hills
- Belleville
- Berkley
36251 billing questions
When should I report this instead of 36252?
Report this code for renal angiography on one side. Use 36252 when the service is bilateral; do not use modifier 50 to make this code bilateral.
Does this code include the angiographic imaging?
Yes. The renal angiographic imaging, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance needed to complete the service are included.
How does 36251 differ from 36253?
This code covers the main renal artery and any accessory renal arteries on one side. Use 36253 when catheterization extends into segmental or subsegmental renal artery branches.
What documentation supports reporting this service?
Document the side, the renal arteries selectively catheterized, and the angiographic imaging performed. The report should make clear whether work was limited to the main and accessory arteries or extended into branch vessels.
How does the multiple-procedure rule affect payment?
When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the other procedures are paid at 50%. Same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included in this code’s 0-day global period.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted for this service. CMS does not permit co-surgeons or team surgery.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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