CPT code 36580: Central catheter replacement, non-tunneled, same access2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Louisiana
Reports complete replacement of a non-tunneled central venous catheter through the same venous access when continued central access is needed.
Medicare pays $176.21–$185.36 for 36580 in the office in Louisiana, from Rest of Louisiana to New Orleans, LA. Which amount applies depends on the service address.
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 36580 covers
This service replaces a non-tunneled, centrally inserted venous catheter through the existing venous access, rather than establishing access at a new site. It is commonly performed in a hospital by an interventional radiologist, surgeon, or other qualified proceduralist when a short-term central line needs complete replacement, such as because it is malfunctioning or damaged. The replacement catheter remains a central venous device; this code is not for a tunneled catheter, a PICC, or a device with an implanted port or pump.
Report the service when documentation identifies the existing line as non-tunneled, supports complete catheter replacement, and shows that the same venous access was used. The code has a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this service. Medicare does not pay for an assistant at surgery; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted for this code.
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.
Where 36580 pays more and less in Louisiana
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $185.36 | $57.75 |
| Rest of Louisiana | $176.21 | $56.20 |
How the 36580 rate is calculated
Each of 36580’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 · 36580
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.28
1.28 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense4.32
4.32 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.18
0.18 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
5.7800
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$193.06
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
Payment rules and modifiers for 36580
The CMS indicators that decide how 36580 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 36580
Central catheter replacement, non-tunneled, same access
| 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 | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| 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. |
36580 compared with similar codes
Compare codes · National
4 codes, side by side
How to choose
- 36581Catheter replacementTunneled, without port
- Choose 36581 for complete replacement of a tunneled central venous catheter through the same access; 36580 is for a non-tunneled catheter.
- 36584PICC replacementComplete, with imaging
- 36584 is for complete replacement of a PICC. 36580 is for a non-tunneled catheter inserted centrally, not a peripheral-inserted catheter.
- 36575Catheter repairTunneled, without port or pump
- 36575 describes repair of a central venous catheter; use 36580 when the documented service is complete replacement of a non-tunneled catheter.
36580 billing questions
How does 36580 differ from 36581?
36580 is for complete replacement of a non-tunneled central venous catheter through the same access. 36581 is the related replacement code for a tunneled catheter.
Can 36580 be used when the new catheter is placed at a different site?
No. The code describes replacement through the same venous access; documentation should establish that the existing access was used.
Is a repair reported as a replacement?
No. 36580 represents complete catheter replacement, not repair of an existing catheter. The record should support replacement of the catheter rather than correction of a limited defect.
What documentation supports 36580?
Document that the catheter was non-tunneled and centrally inserted, that the replacement was complete, and that the same venous access was used. Include the clinical reason the line required replacement.
What global-period and modifier rules affect this code?
The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. Modifier 50 is inappropriate; Medicare also does not pay an assistant at surgery, and 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.
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