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CPT code 36576: Venous device repair, with implanted port or pump2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Baltimore area, MD

Repair of an existing central venous access device with an implanted port or pump, reported when the device is repaired rather than replaced.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality229 Medicare services in 2024

In Baltimore area, MD, Medicare pays $377.82 for 36576 in the office and $180.70 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$377.82Office (non-facility)
$180.70Hospital or facility
+6.6%vs the national office rate ($354.38)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 36576 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 36576 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Baltimore area, MD
  2. What 36576 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 36576 covers

This service repairs an existing central venous access device that includes a subcutaneous port or pump. A surgeon or interventional radiologist may perform the repair when a device used for ongoing infusion therapy has a damaged component or connection. The distinction is that the implanted port or pump remains part of the device being repaired, rather than the entire device being replaced.

The procedure record should identify the port or pump, the defect found, and what was repaired. Select 36575 instead when the repaired central venous catheter has no implanted port or pump; use the appropriate replacement code when a catheter component or the complete device is replaced. Medicare assigns this repair a 10-day global period, which includes related postoperative visits. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. An assistant surgeon is paid only when medical necessity is documented; 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 Baltimore area, MD compares for 36576

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 36576 runs from $311.62 in Arkansas to $461.39 in San Benito County, CA. Baltimore area, MD pays $377.82. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

36576 in Baltimore area, MD vs other payment areas
  1. Baltimore area, MD · this page$377.82
  2. Rest of Maryland · Maryland$356.65−$21.17
  3. Los Angeles, CA · California$395.51+$17.69
  4. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$404.13+$26.31
  5. Miami, FL · Florida$393.24+$15.42
  6. Chicago, IL · Illinois$380.91+$3.09
  7. Manhattan, NY · New York$410.31+$32.49

Other areas in Maryland first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

36576 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlaskaAlaska$410.06$214.41
AlabamaAlabama$316.39$155.65
ArkansasArkansas$311.62$153.82
ArizonaArizona$344.27$166.26
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$371.62$170.28
Chico, CACalifornia$370.04$168.70
El Centro, CACalifornia$370.13$168.79
Fresno, CACalifornia$370.04$168.70

36576 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$311.62

$415.72

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36576 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$410.061
AL$316.391
AR$311.621
AZ$344.271
CA$370.04–$461.3929
CO$366.601
CT$378.641
DC$404.131
DE$350.091
FL$353.50–$393.243
GA$332.35–$362.312
GU$378.951
HI$378.951
IA$322.691
ID$325.331
IL$344.41–$380.914
IN$327.241
KS$322.111
KY$326.371
LA$326.24–$342.942
MA$364.68–$402.422
MD$356.65–$404.133
ME$328.16–$345.222
MI$336.15–$359.122
MN$347.881
MO$321.07–$343.013
MS$316.361
MT$354.351
NC$331.581
ND$343.071
NE$324.231
NH$361.751
NJ$382.01–$399.872
NM$338.471
NV$351.441
NY$336.84–$421.895
OH$333.851
OK$324.691
OR$347.78–$377.472
PA$333.84–$369.562
PR$356.711
RI$362.031
SC$333.451
SD$341.741
TN$323.931
TX$331.63–$366.208
UT$338.171
VA$344.74–$404.132
VI$356.711
VT$342.601
WA$363.71–$409.762
WI$331.221
WV$331.441
WY$349.431

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How the 36576 rate is calculated

Each of 36576’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 · 36576

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work2.92

2.92 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense7.12

7.12 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.57

0.57 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

10.6100

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$354.38

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Baltimore area, MD inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

4,520

Code
36576
Physician work
2.92
Practice expense
7.12
Malpractice
0.57

GPCI2026.csv

60

Locality
Baltimore area, MD
Physician work
1.016
Practice expense
1.073
Malpractice
1.237
Office calculation for 36576 in Baltimore area, MD
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work2.92× 1.0162.9667
Practice expense7.12× 1.0737.6398
Malpractice0.57× 1.2370.7051
Total RVUs11.3116
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Baltimore area, MD$377.82

Office: (2.92 × 1.016 + 7.12 × 1.073 + 0.57 × 1.237) × $33.4009 = $377.82

Facility: (2.92 × 1.016 + 1.62 × 1.073 + 0.57 × 1.237) × $33.4009 = $180.70

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Payment rules and modifiers for 36576

36576 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.

CMS payment indicators · 36576

Venous device repair, with implanted port or pump

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period010Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.
Split (54/55/56)0.10/0.80/0.10Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care.

Global surgery period · 36576

Venous device repair, with implanted port or pump

10-day global period ends

Oct 11, 2026

Covers Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 11, 2026 (11 days).

Visit on Oct 31, 2026

After the global period ends: visits and procedures are billed normally.

SurgeryVisit
Sep 28, 2026Oct 14, 2026

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

36576 without 51 · national office

$354.38

Venous device repair, with implanted port or pump

36576-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$177.19

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%).

When to use modifier 51

Codes related to 36576

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 36576
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Baltimore area, MD
Same family
36575Catheter repair, tunneled, without port or pumpRepair of a central venous catheter without an implanted port or pump.$157.56
Used instead
36578Catheter replacement, younger than 5 yearsReplaces the catheter component while retaining the implanted port or pump, rather than repairing it.$465.51
36582Device replacement, with port or pumpComplete replacement of a tunneled access device with an implanted port, rather than repair.$915.62
36583Catheter replacement, tunneled central venousComplete replacement of a tunneled access device with an implanted pump, rather than repair.$1,351.11

How 36576 has changed in Baltimore area, MD

36576 · Office / nonfacility

$377.82

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $31.67 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $346.15 to $377.82 (9.1%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $346.15changed to$377.82

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 2.99 changed to 2.92
    • Practice expense RVU 6.43 changed to 7.12
    • Malpractice RVU 0.55 changed to 0.57
    • Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.016
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.078 changed to 1.073
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.309 changed to 1.237

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $365.34changed to$346.15

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 6.66 changed to 6.43
    • Malpractice RVU 0.57 changed to 0.55

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $359.38changed to$365.34

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $380.14changed to$359.38

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 6.84 changed to 6.66
    • Malpractice RVU 0.55 changed to 0.57
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.087 changed to 1.078
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.311 changed to 1.309

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $400.04changed to$380.14

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 7.06 changed to 6.84
    • Malpractice RVU 0.57 changed to 0.55
    • Work GPCI 1.028 changed to 1.024
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.096 changed to 1.087
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.313 changed to 1.311

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $400.07changed to$400.04

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 7.01 changed to 7.06
    • Malpractice RVU 0.54 changed to 0.57

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $380.89changed to$400.07

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 6.17 changed to 7.01
    • Malpractice RVU 0.56 changed to 0.54
    • Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.028
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.095 changed to 1.096
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.304 changed to 1.313

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $363.60changed to$380.89

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 5.77 changed to 6.17
    • Malpractice RVU 0.55 changed to 0.56
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.026
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.295 changed to 1.304

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $349.41changed to$363.60

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 5.42 changed to 5.77

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $347.45changed to$349.41

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 5.41 changed to 5.42
    • Malpractice RVU 0.56 changed to 0.55
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.096 changed to 1.095
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.238 changed to 1.295

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $429.65changed to$347.45

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Work RVU 3.24 changed to 2.99
    • Practice expense RVU 7.25 changed to 5.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.62 changed to 0.56
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.097 changed to 1.096
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.181 changed to 1.238

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $430.84changed to$429.65

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 7.23 changed to 7.25
    • Malpractice RVU 0.63 changed to 0.62

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $428.69changed to$430.84

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $428.15changed to$428.69

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 7.28 changed to 7.23
    • Malpractice RVU 0.54 changed to 0.63
    • Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.023
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.194 changed to 1.181

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $435.52changed to$428.15

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 8.02 changed to 7.28
    • Malpractice RVU 0.56 changed to 0.54
    • Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.025
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.206 changed to 1.194

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $435.52

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$377.82$180.70RVU26D
2026-07-01$377.82$180.70RVU26C
2026-04-01$377.82$180.70RVU26B
2026-01-01$377.82$180.70RVU26A
2025-10-01$346.15$188.19RVU25D
2025-07-01$346.15$188.19RVU25C
2025-04-01$346.15$188.19RVU25B
2025-01-01$346.15$188.19RVU25A
2024-10-01$365.34$193.46RVU24D
2024-07-01$365.34$193.46RVU24C
2024-04-01$365.34$193.46RVU24B
2024-03-09$365.34$193.46RVU24AR
2024-01-01$359.38$190.30RVU24A
2023-10-01$380.14$197.44RVU23D
2023-07-01$380.14$197.44RVU23C
2023-04-01$380.14$197.44RVU23B
2023-01-01$380.14$197.44RVU23A
2022-10-01$400.04$203.57RVU22D
2022-07-01$400.04$203.57RVU22C
2022-04-01$400.04$203.57RVU22B
2022-01-01$400.04$203.57RVU22A
2021-10-01$400.07$203.12RVU21D
2021-07-01$400.07$203.12RVU21C
2021-04-01$400.07$203.12RVU21B
2021-01-01$400.07$203.12RVU21A
2020-10-01$380.89$208.20RVU20D
2020-07-01$380.89$208.20RVU20C
2020-04-01$380.89$208.20RVU20B
2020-01-01$380.89$208.20RVU20A
2019-10-01$363.60$206.54RVU19D
2019-07-01$363.60$206.54RVU19C
2019-04-01$363.60$206.54RVU19B
2019-01-01$363.60$206.54RVU19A
2018-10-01$349.41$205.92RVU18D
2018-07-01$349.41$205.92RVU18C
2018-04-01$349.41$205.92RVU18B
2018-01-01$349.41$205.92RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$347.45$205.06RVU17D
2017-07-01$347.45$205.06RVU17C
2017-04-01$347.45$205.06RVU17B
2017-01-01$347.45$205.06RVU17A
2016-10-01$429.65$219.12RVU16D
2016-07-01$429.65$219.12RVU16C
2016-04-01$429.65$219.12RVU16B
2016-01-01$429.65$219.12RVU16A
2015-10-01$430.84$220.34RVU15D
2015-07-01$430.84$220.34RVU15C
2015-04-01$428.69$219.24RVU15B
2015-01-01$428.69$219.24RVU15A
2014-10-01$428.15$216.73RVU14D
2014-07-01$428.15$216.73RVU14C
2014-04-01$428.15$216.73RVU14B
2014-01-01$428.15$216.73RVU14A
2013-10-01$435.52$213.45RVU13D
2013-07-01$435.52$213.45RVU13C
2013-04-01$435.52$213.45RVU13B
2013-01-01$435.52$213.45RVU13AR

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Where the Baltimore area, MD rate applies

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36576 billing questions

How is 36576 different from 36575?

36576 is for repair of a central venous access device with an implanted port or pump. Use 36575 for repair of a catheter without either implanted component.

What if the catheter component is replaced instead of repaired?

A catheter-component replacement with the implanted port or pump retained is reported with the applicable replacement code, such as 36578, rather than 36576.

Are related visits after the repair separately reported?

Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in the procedure payment.

Can modifier 50 be used if more than one device is repaired?

No. Medicare's bilateral adjustment is inappropriate for 36576; modifier 50 should not be used.

What documentation supports an assistant surgeon?

The record must establish medical necessity for the assistant surgeon. Medicare does not permit co-surgeons or team surgery for this procedure.

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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RVUs for 36576PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 4,520 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Baltimore area, MDGPCI2026.csv, line 60 (RVU26D)

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