CPT code 36252: Renal angiography, bilateral, first-order arteries2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Dakota
Reports selective catheterization and angiographic evaluation of the first-order renal arteries on both sides, including associated imaging interpretation and flush aortography when performed.
In South Dakota, Medicare pays $1,310.56 for 36252 in the office and $276.80 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 36252 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 36252 covers
This code describes diagnostic angiography requiring selective catheterization of the first-order renal arteries on both sides. It is commonly performed in an angiography suite or hospital procedure room by an interventional radiologist, vascular surgeon, or other physician performing renal vascular imaging to assess suspected stenosis or other renal arterial disease. The service includes the associated renal angiographic imaging and interpretation, as well as flush aortography when performed.
Choose this code when the documented work meets the bilateral, first-order renal artery level; catheterization of more distal or additional renal branches may call for a different code in the family. The report should support bilateral selective catheter positions and the angiographic study performed. The code packages the related catheter placement and imaging interpretation, so do not separately report those same components. It has a 0-day global period, with same-day preoperative and postoperative care included. For multiple procedures in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard reduction. The code is already priced bilaterally, so modifier 50 does not increase payment. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing 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 South Dakota compares for 36252
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 36252 runs from $1,167.90 in Arkansas to $1,819.52 in San Benito County, CA. South Dakota pays $1,310.56. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Dakota · this page$1,310.56
- Los Angeles, CA · California$1,532.41+$221.85
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$1,552.08+$241.52
- Miami, FL · Florida$1,463.02+$152.46
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$1,414.31+$103.75
- Manhattan, NY · New York$1,560.47+$249.91
- Alaska · Alaska$1,500.75+$190.19
Other areas in South Dakota first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $1,187.62 | $283.08 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $1,167.90 | $279.91 |
| ArizonaArizona | $1,302.96 | $301.24 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $1,431.38 | $298.38 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $1,427.58 | $294.58 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $1,674.58 | $312.09 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $1,526.45 | $304.55 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $1,443.22 | $310.22 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $1,503.49 | $301.23 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $1,498.10 | $299.97 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $1,537.93 | $301.56 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $1,778.04 | $320.44 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $1,776.36 | $318.76 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $1,819.52 | $328.84 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $1,812.65 | $321.97 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $1,473.53 | $296.08 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $1,556.07 | $300.06 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $1,504.96 | $299.60 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $1,572.02 | $302.56 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $1,672.16 | $309.67 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $1,427.33 | $294.33 |
| ColoradoColorado | $1,403.96 | $304.04 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $1,440.89 | $327.53 |
| DelawareDelaware | $1,326.59 | $305.24 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $1,397.29 | $350.10 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $1,320.97 | $332.70 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $1,371.17 | $320.87 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $1,236.83 | $314.72 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $1,469.78 | $294.40 |
| IowaIowa | $1,222.24 | $276.35 |
| IdahoIdaho | $1,231.37 | $280.32 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $1,307.55 | $356.49 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $1,277.73 | $333.91 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $1,412.09 | $350.43 |
| IndianaIndiana | $1,239.54 | $281.24 |
| KansasKansas | $1,215.71 | $281.20 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $1,219.91 | $300.90 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $1,286.71 | $313.95 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $1,217.74 | $302.86 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $1,555.40 | $321.09 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $1,393.81 | $305.26 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $1,437.05 | $327.83 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $1,354.42 | $308.26 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $1,238.74 | $287.68 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $1,315.47 | $291.02 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $1,339.69 | $342.11 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $1,256.28 | $312.46 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $1,339.74 | $276.01 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $1,276.70 | $306.00 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $1,291.91 | $307.77 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $1,193.82 | $302.72 |
| MississippiMississippi | $1,181.13 | $291.06 |
| MontanaMontana | $1,343.29 | $309.53 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $1,253.55 | $289.05 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $1,314.02 | $280.26 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $1,229.90 | $275.74 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $1,381.26 | $305.12 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,532.49 | $333.33 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,455.81 | $326.95 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $1,264.14 | $316.18 |
| NevadaNevada | $1,336.20 | $301.41 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $1,602.87 | $373.74 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $1,465.72 | $333.75 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $1,574.84 | $352.94 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $1,274.98 | $292.91 |
| OhioOhio | $1,250.30 | $306.48 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $1,217.39 | $294.24 |
| Portland, OROregon | $1,453.51 | $305.01 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $1,324.40 | $294.78 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $1,400.93 | $324.79 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $1,252.56 | $303.57 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $1,354.46 | $309.33 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $1,377.67 | $309.80 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $1,254.31 | $299.11 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $1,222.72 | $283.03 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $1,400.51 | $306.79 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $1,243.17 | $302.45 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $1,324.59 | $300.14 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $1,334.04 | $304.42 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $1,323.94 | $304.65 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $1,329.12 | $302.59 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $1,356.21 | $329.68 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $1,283.79 | $302.75 |
| UtahUtah | $1,273.87 | $302.14 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $1,310.58 | $294.40 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $1,354.46 | $309.33 |
| VermontVermont | $1,308.22 | $284.80 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $1,391.37 | $302.82 |
| King County, WAWashington | $1,589.22 | $320.80 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $1,264.05 | $273.71 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $1,223.93 | $325.59 |
| WyomingWyoming | $1,330.53 | $296.77 |
36252 rates by state
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$1,167.90
$1,623.43
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $1,500.75 | 1 |
| AL | $1,187.62 | 1 |
| AR | $1,167.90 | 1 |
| AZ | $1,302.96 | 1 |
| CA | $1,427.33–$1,819.52 | 29 |
| CO | $1,403.96 | 1 |
| CT | $1,440.89 | 1 |
| DC | $1,552.08 | 1 |
| DE | $1,326.59 | 1 |
| FL | $1,320.97–$1,463.02 | 3 |
| GA | $1,236.83–$1,371.17 | 2 |
| GU | $1,469.78 | 1 |
| HI | $1,469.78 | 1 |
| IA | $1,222.24 | 1 |
| ID | $1,231.37 | 1 |
| IL | $1,277.73–$1,414.31 | 4 |
| IN | $1,239.54 | 1 |
| KS | $1,215.71 | 1 |
| KY | $1,219.91 | 1 |
| LA | $1,217.74–$1,286.71 | 2 |
| MA | $1,393.81–$1,555.40 | 2 |
| MD | $1,354.42–$1,552.08 | 3 |
| ME | $1,238.74–$1,315.47 | 2 |
| MI | $1,256.28–$1,339.69 | 2 |
| MN | $1,339.74 | 1 |
| MO | $1,193.82–$1,291.91 | 3 |
| MS | $1,181.13 | 1 |
| MT | $1,343.29 | 1 |
| NC | $1,253.55 | 1 |
| ND | $1,314.02 | 1 |
| NE | $1,229.90 | 1 |
| NH | $1,381.26 | 1 |
| NJ | $1,455.81–$1,532.49 | 2 |
| NM | $1,264.14 | 1 |
| NV | $1,336.20 | 1 |
| NY | $1,274.98–$1,602.87 | 5 |
| OH | $1,250.30 | 1 |
| OK | $1,217.39 | 1 |
| OR | $1,324.40–$1,453.51 | 2 |
| PA | $1,252.56–$1,400.93 | 2 |
| PR | $1,354.46 | 1 |
| RI | $1,377.67 | 1 |
| SC | $1,254.31 | 1 |
| SD | $1,310.56 | 1 |
| TN | $1,222.72 | 1 |
| TX | $1,243.17–$1,400.51 | 8 |
| UT | $1,273.87 | 1 |
| VA | $1,310.58–$1,552.08 | 2 |
| VI | $1,354.46 | 1 |
| VT | $1,308.22 | 1 |
| WA | $1,391.37–$1,589.22 | 2 |
| WI | $1,264.05 | 1 |
| WV | $1,223.93 | 1 |
| WY | $1,330.53 | 1 |
How the 36252 rate is calculated
Each of 36252’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 · 36252
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work6.57
6.57 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense32.17
32.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice1.48
1.48 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
40.2200
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$1,343.38
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Dakota inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
4,460
- Code
- 36252
- Physician work
- 6.57
- Practice expense
- 32.17
- Malpractice
- 1.48
GPCI2026.csv
94
- Locality
- South Dakota
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.336
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 6.57 | × 1.000 | 6.5700 |
| Practice expense | 32.17 | × 1.000 | 32.1700 |
| Malpractice | 1.48 | × 0.336 | 0.4973 |
| Total RVUs | 39.2373 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Dakota$1310.56
Office: (6.57 × 1 + 32.17 × 1 + 1.48 × 0.336) × $33.4009 = $1310.56
Facility: (6.57 × 1 + 1.22 × 1 + 1.48 × 0.336) × $33.4009 = $276.80
Payment rules and modifiers for 36252
The CMS indicators that decide how 36252 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 36252
Renal angiography, bilateral, first-order arteries
| 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) | 2 | Already bilateral by definition: paid once at 100%. |
| 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
36252 without 51 · national office
$1,343.38
Renal angiography, bilateral, first-order arteries
36252-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$671.69
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 36252 has changed in South Dakota
36252 · Office / nonfacility
$1310.56
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $54.17 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $1256.39 to $1310.56 (4.3%).
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
$1256.39changed to$1310.56
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 6.74 changed to 6.57
- Practice expense RVU 31.54 changed to 32.17
- Malpractice RVU 1.47 changed to 1.48
- Malpractice GPCI 0.382 changed to 0.336
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$1335.47changed to$1256.39
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 32.81 changed to 31.54
- Malpractice RVU 1.49 changed to 1.47
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$1313.67changed to$1335.47
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$1382.86changed to$1313.67
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 33.54 changed to 32.81
- Malpractice RVU 1.45 changed to 1.49
- Malpractice GPCI 0.364 changed to 0.382
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$1453.93changed to$1382.86
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 34.76 changed to 33.54
- Malpractice RVU 1.48 changed to 1.45
- Malpractice GPCI 0.347 changed to 0.364
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$1533.31changed to$1453.93
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 36.70 changed to 34.76
- Malpractice RVU 1.45 changed to 1.48
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$1512.61changed to$1533.31
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 34.65 changed to 36.70
- Malpractice RVU 1.42 changed to 1.45
- Malpractice GPCI 0.368 changed to 0.347
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$1496.77changed to$1512.61
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 34.22 changed to 34.65
- Malpractice RVU 1.47 changed to 1.42
- Malpractice GPCI 0.389 changed to 0.368
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$1494.77changed to$1496.77
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 34.21 changed to 34.22
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$1480.93changed to$1494.77
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 33.94 changed to 34.21
- Malpractice RVU 1.48 changed to 1.47
- Malpractice GPCI 0.395 changed to 0.389
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$1544.60changed to$1480.93
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work RVU 6.99 changed to 6.74
- Practice expense RVU 35.53 changed to 33.94
- Malpractice RVU 1.55 changed to 1.48
- Malpractice GPCI 0.400 changed to 0.395
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$1547.51changed to$1544.60
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 35.46 changed to 35.53
- Malpractice RVU 1.54 changed to 1.55
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$1539.81changed to$1547.51
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$1535.22changed to$1539.81
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 35.35 changed to 35.46
- Malpractice RVU 1.24 changed to 1.54
- Malpractice GPCI 0.416 changed to 0.400
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$1637.92changed to$1535.22
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 40.59 changed to 35.35
- Malpractice RVU 1.30 changed to 1.24
- Malpractice GPCI 0.432 changed to 0.416
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $1637.92
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $1,310.56 | $276.80 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $1,310.56 | $276.80 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,310.56 | $276.80 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $1,310.56 | $276.80 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $1,256.39 | $308.64 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $1,256.39 | $308.64 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $1,256.39 | $308.64 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $1,256.39 | $308.64 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $1,335.47 | $316.54 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $1,335.47 | $316.54 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $1,335.47 | $316.54 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $1,335.47 | $316.54 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $1,313.67 | $311.37 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $1,382.86 | $321.18 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $1,382.86 | $321.18 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $1,382.86 | $321.18 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $1,382.86 | $321.18 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $1,453.93 | $328.88 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $1,453.93 | $328.88 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $1,453.93 | $328.88 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $1,453.93 | $328.88 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $1,533.31 | $331.59 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $1,533.31 | $331.59 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $1,533.31 | $331.59 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $1,533.31 | $331.59 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $1,512.61 | $344.03 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $1,512.61 | $344.03 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $1,512.61 | $344.03 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $1,512.61 | $344.03 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $1,496.77 | $345.68 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $1,496.77 | $345.68 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $1,496.77 | $345.68 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $1,496.77 | $345.68 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $1,494.77 | $346.02 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $1,494.77 | $346.02 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $1,494.77 | $346.02 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $1,494.77 | $346.02 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $1,480.93 | $346.49 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $1,480.93 | $346.49 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $1,480.93 | $346.49 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $1,480.93 | $346.49 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $1,544.60 | $358.76 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $1,544.60 | $358.76 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $1,544.60 | $358.76 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $1,544.60 | $358.76 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $1,547.51 | $360.27 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $1,547.51 | $360.27 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $1,539.81 | $358.48 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $1,539.81 | $358.48 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $1,535.22 | $356.29 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $1,535.22 | $356.29 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $1,535.22 | $356.29 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $1,535.22 | $356.29 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $1,637.92 | $342.33 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $1,637.92 | $342.33 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $1,637.92 | $342.33 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $1,637.92 | $342.33 | RVU13AR |
Where the South Dakota rate applies
South Dakota is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 485 cities and communities in South Dakota. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aberdeen
- Agar
- Agency Village
- Akaska
- Albee
- Alcester
- Alexandria
- Allen
36252 billing questions
When should I choose 36252 instead of 36251?
Use 36252 for the qualifying first-order renal angiographic service performed bilaterally. Code 36251 describes the unilateral service.
Does 36252 include the angiographic imaging and interpretation?
Yes. The code includes the associated renal angiography and radiological supervision and interpretation, with flush aortography when performed; do not separately report those same components.
Should modifier 50 be appended?
The code is already priced for bilateral work. Modifier 50 does not increase payment.
How is 36252 distinguished from 36254?
36252 represents bilateral first-order renal artery catheterization. 36254 is for bilateral catheterization at the second-order level or beyond.
What documentation supports reporting 36252?
Document selective catheter placement in both first-order renal arteries and the angiographic imaging performed, including any flush aortography.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported for this service?
Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted for this code. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
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.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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