CPT code 36585: Device replacement, ported peripheral access device2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Montana
Reports complete replacement of a peripherally inserted central access device with a subcutaneous port, using the existing peripheral venous route.
In Montana, Medicare pays $1,493.27 for 36585 in the office and $293.85 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 36585 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 36585 covers
This service replaces the complete port-containing device used for central venous access when the access enters through a peripheral vein. The replacement uses the existing venous route; it is distinct from exchanging a standard PICC or replacing a centrally inserted tunneled catheter. Vascular access specialists, interventional radiologists, and surgeons may perform it in a hospital or procedural setting, commonly when the existing device requires complete replacement.
Report the code when documentation identifies a port-containing peripheral access device and supports complete replacement through the existing venous route. The record should distinguish this device from a non-ported PICC and from a centrally inserted catheter. Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included. When multiple procedures occur in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documented medical necessity; 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 Montana compares for 36585
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 36585 runs from $1,289.99 in Arkansas to $2,067.12 in San Benito County, CA. Montana pays $1,493.27. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Montana · this page$1,493.27
- Los Angeles, CA · California$1,724.41+$231.14
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$1,737.99+$244.72
- Miami, FL · Florida$1,608.58+$115.31
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$1,553.26+$59.99
- Manhattan, NY · New York$1,737.75+$244.48
- Alaska · Alaska$1,634.74+$141.47
Other areas in Montana first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $1,312.90 | $263.40 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $1,289.99 | $259.68 |
| ArizonaArizona | $1,447.13 | $284.89 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $1,605.51 | $290.94 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $1,602.46 | $287.89 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $1,897.35 | $316.50 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $1,719.51 | $301.79 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $1,615.22 | $300.65 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $1,692.43 | $297.49 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $1,686.47 | $296.33 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $1,734.78 | $300.27 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $2,020.06 | $328.87 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $2,018.69 | $327.49 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $2,067.12 | $337.55 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $2,061.50 | $331.93 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $1,658.30 | $292.16 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $1,757.95 | $300.65 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $1,695.14 | $296.61 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $1,776.24 | $303.35 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $1,895.37 | $314.52 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $1,602.26 | $287.69 |
| ColoradoColorado | $1,569.71 | $293.52 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $1,605.19 | $313.41 |
| DelawareDelaware | $1,474.38 | $289.35 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $1,542.95 | $327.93 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $1,456.34 | $309.69 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $1,522.78 | $304.16 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $1,360.36 | $290.47 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $1,654.89 | $291.14 |
| IowaIowa | $1,358.20 | $260.73 |
| IdahoIdaho | $1,367.79 | $264.32 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $1,430.07 | $326.60 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $1,402.72 | $307.64 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $1,560.79 | $328.98 |
| IndianaIndiana | $1,377.44 | $265.57 |
| KansasKansas | $1,348.19 | $263.91 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $1,345.25 | $278.96 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $1,421.96 | $293.30 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $1,341.78 | $280.28 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $1,747.88 | $315.77 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $1,556.62 | $293.62 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $1,600.47 | $313.48 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $1,507.18 | $293.36 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $1,373.81 | $270.34 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $1,466.71 | $278.08 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $1,475.46 | $318.02 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $1,385.18 | $290.10 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $1,502.70 | $268.49 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $1,412.92 | $286.66 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $1,430.88 | $289.02 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $1,312.45 | $278.54 |
| MississippiMississippi | $1,301.65 | $268.94 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $1,391.44 | $272.38 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $1,469.35 | $269.92 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $1,367.86 | $260.79 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $1,541.74 | $293.13 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,714.06 | $322.72 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,623.16 | $313.39 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $1,393.30 | $293.43 |
| NevadaNevada | $1,487.91 | $287.28 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $1,783.89 | $357.77 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $1,632.39 | $319.02 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $1,758.00 | $340.27 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $1,416.19 | $276.73 |
| OhioOhio | $1,380.29 | $285.21 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $1,344.89 | $273.80 |
| Portland, OROregon | $1,630.07 | $297.51 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $1,476.14 | $281.51 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $1,557.28 | $308.68 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $1,384.26 | $283.19 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $1,507.08 | $294.46 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $1,534.84 | $295.83 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $1,388.24 | $279.97 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $1,466.52 | $267.09 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $1,356.04 | $265.76 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $1,564.64 | $295.64 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $1,373.19 | $281.71 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $1,473.93 | $285.30 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $1,483.75 | $289.12 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $1,471.24 | $288.61 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $1,478.48 | $287.45 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $1,500.62 | $309.59 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $1,422.97 | $284.71 |
| UtahUtah | $1,411.03 | $283.57 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $1,459.32 | $280.28 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $1,507.08 | $294.46 |
| VermontVermont | $1,460.36 | $272.92 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $1,554.72 | $291.72 |
| King County, WAWashington | $1,789.29 | $317.59 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $1,410.65 | $261.60 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $1,340.04 | $297.74 |
| WyomingWyoming | $1,482.85 | $283.42 |
36585 rates by state
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$1,289.99
$1,834.69
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $1,634.74 | 1 |
| AL | $1,312.90 | 1 |
| AR | $1,289.99 | 1 |
| AZ | $1,447.13 | 1 |
| CA | $1,602.26–$2,067.12 | 29 |
| CO | $1,569.71 | 1 |
| CT | $1,605.19 | 1 |
| DC | $1,737.99 | 1 |
| DE | $1,474.38 | 1 |
| FL | $1,456.34–$1,608.58 | 3 |
| GA | $1,360.36–$1,522.78 | 2 |
| GU | $1,654.89 | 1 |
| HI | $1,654.89 | 1 |
| IA | $1,358.20 | 1 |
| ID | $1,367.79 | 1 |
| IL | $1,402.72–$1,560.79 | 4 |
| IN | $1,377.44 | 1 |
| KS | $1,348.19 | 1 |
| KY | $1,345.25 | 1 |
| LA | $1,341.78–$1,421.96 | 2 |
| MA | $1,556.62–$1,747.88 | 2 |
| MD | $1,507.18–$1,737.99 | 3 |
| ME | $1,373.81–$1,466.71 | 2 |
| MI | $1,385.18–$1,475.46 | 2 |
| MN | $1,502.70 | 1 |
| MO | $1,312.45–$1,430.88 | 3 |
| MS | $1,301.65 | 1 |
| MT | $1,493.27 | 1 |
| NC | $1,391.44 | 1 |
| ND | $1,469.35 | 1 |
| NE | $1,367.86 | 1 |
| NH | $1,541.74 | 1 |
| NJ | $1,623.16–$1,714.06 | 2 |
| NM | $1,393.30 | 1 |
| NV | $1,487.91 | 1 |
| NY | $1,416.19–$1,783.89 | 5 |
| OH | $1,380.29 | 1 |
| OK | $1,344.89 | 1 |
| OR | $1,476.14–$1,630.07 | 2 |
| PA | $1,384.26–$1,557.28 | 2 |
| PR | $1,507.08 | 1 |
| RI | $1,534.84 | 1 |
| SC | $1,388.24 | 1 |
| SD | $1,466.52 | 1 |
| TN | $1,356.04 | 1 |
| TX | $1,373.19–$1,564.64 | 8 |
| UT | $1,411.03 | 1 |
| VA | $1,459.32–$1,737.99 | 2 |
| VI | $1,507.08 | 1 |
| VT | $1,460.36 | 1 |
| WA | $1,554.72–$1,789.29 | 2 |
| WI | $1,410.65 | 1 |
| WV | $1,340.04 | 1 |
| WY | $1,482.85 | 1 |
How the 36585 rate is calculated
Each of 36585’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 · 36585
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work4.48
4.48 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense39.02
39.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice1.21
1.21 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
44.7100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$1,493.35
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Montana inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
4,527
- Code
- 36585
- Physician work
- 4.48
- Practice expense
- 39.02
- Malpractice
- 1.21
GPCI2026.csv
71
- Locality
- Montana
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.998
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 4.48 | × 1.000 | 4.4800 |
| Practice expense | 39.02 | × 1.000 | 39.0200 |
| Malpractice | 1.21 | × 0.998 | 1.2076 |
| Total RVUs | 44.7076 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Montana$1493.27
Office: (4.48 × 1 + 39.02 × 1 + 1.21 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $1493.27
Facility: (4.48 × 1 + 3.11 × 1 + 1.21 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $293.85
Payment rules and modifiers for 36585
36585 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 36585
Device replacement, ported peripheral access device
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 010 | Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are 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) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.80/0.10 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 36585
Device replacement, ported peripheral access device
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.
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
36585 without 51 · national office
$1,493.35
Device replacement, ported peripheral access device
36585-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$746.68
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 36585 has changed in Montana
36585 · Office / nonfacility
$1493.27
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $235.82 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $1257.45 to $1493.27 (18.8%).
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
$1257.45changed to$1493.27
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 4.59 changed to 4.48
- Practice expense RVU 33.15 changed to 39.02
- Malpractice RVU 1.16 changed to 1.21
- Malpractice GPCI 0.978 changed to 0.998
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$1115.96changed to$1257.45
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 28.26 changed to 33.15
- Malpractice RVU 0.69 changed to 1.16
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$1097.74changed to$1115.96
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$1182.41changed to$1097.74
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 29.53 changed to 28.26
- Malpractice RVU 0.79 changed to 0.69
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$1253.85changed to$1182.41
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 30.87 changed to 29.53
- Malpractice GPCI 0.977 changed to 0.978
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$1202.13changed to$1253.85
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 29.09 changed to 30.87
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$1142.60changed to$1202.13
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 26.04 changed to 29.09
- Malpractice GPCI 1.304 changed to 0.977
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$1117.75changed to$1142.60
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 25.12 changed to 26.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.80 changed to 0.79
- Malpractice GPCI 1.631 changed to 1.304
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$1101.89changed to$1117.75
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 24.73 changed to 25.12
- Malpractice RVU 0.79 changed to 0.80
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$1108.41changed to$1101.89
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 25.18 changed to 24.73
- Malpractice RVU 0.78 changed to 0.79
- Malpractice GPCI 1.429 changed to 1.631
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$1181.69changed to$1108.41
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work RVU 4.84 changed to 4.59
- Practice expense RVU 27.22 changed to 25.18
- Malpractice RVU 0.77 changed to 0.78
- Malpractice GPCI 1.226 changed to 1.429
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$1192.42changed to$1181.69
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 27.40 changed to 27.22
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$1186.48changed to$1192.42
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$1177.70changed to$1186.48
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 27.29 changed to 27.40
- Malpractice RVU 0.64 changed to 0.77
- Malpractice GPCI 1.165 changed to 1.226
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$1276.51changed to$1177.70
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 31.94 changed to 27.29
- Malpractice RVU 0.67 changed to 0.64
- Malpractice GPCI 1.103 changed to 1.165
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $1276.51
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $1,493.27 | $293.85 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $1,493.27 | $293.85 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,493.27 | $293.85 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $1,493.27 | $293.85 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $1,257.45 | $295.79 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $1,257.45 | $295.79 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $1,257.45 | $295.79 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $1,257.45 | $295.79 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $1,115.96 | $274.12 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $1,115.96 | $274.12 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $1,115.96 | $274.12 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $1,115.96 | $274.12 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $1,097.74 | $269.64 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $1,182.41 | $281.01 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $1,182.41 | $281.01 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $1,182.41 | $281.01 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $1,182.41 | $281.01 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $1,253.85 | $287.29 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $1,253.85 | $287.29 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $1,253.85 | $287.29 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $1,253.85 | $287.29 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $1,202.13 | $276.77 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $1,202.13 | $276.77 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $1,202.13 | $276.77 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $1,202.13 | $276.77 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $1,142.60 | $292.33 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $1,142.60 | $292.33 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $1,142.60 | $292.33 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $1,142.60 | $292.33 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $1,117.75 | $299.30 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $1,117.75 | $299.30 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $1,117.75 | $299.30 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $1,117.75 | $299.30 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $1,101.89 | $300.54 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $1,101.89 | $300.54 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $1,101.89 | $300.54 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $1,101.89 | $300.54 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $1,108.41 | $296.25 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $1,108.41 | $296.25 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $1,108.41 | $296.25 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $1,108.41 | $296.25 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $1,181.69 | $301.97 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $1,181.69 | $301.97 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $1,181.69 | $301.97 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $1,181.69 | $301.97 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $1,192.42 | $303.06 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $1,192.42 | $303.06 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $1,186.48 | $301.56 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $1,186.48 | $301.56 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $1,177.70 | $295.74 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $1,177.70 | $295.74 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $1,177.70 | $295.74 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $1,177.70 | $295.74 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $1,276.51 | $293.24 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $1,276.51 | $293.24 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $1,276.51 | $293.24 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $1,276.51 | $293.24 | RVU13AR |
Where the Montana rate applies
Montana is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 497 cities and communities in Montana. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Absarokee
- Acton
- Alberton
- Alder
- Alzada
- Amsterdam
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Antelope
36585 billing questions
How is this different from 36584?
This code is for complete replacement of a port-containing peripheral central access device. Code 36584 applies to complete replacement of a PICC without a subcutaneous port.
Can this code be used for a newly placed device?
No. It describes replacement of an existing port-containing device through the existing peripheral venous route, not initial placement.
Is the 10-day postoperative care separately reportable?
Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in this procedure's payment.
Should modifier 50 be appended for bilateral access?
No. The descriptor and anatomy make bilateral adjustment inappropriate for this code.
When is assistant-at-surgery payment allowed?
Only when medical necessity for the assistant is documented. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
Where these rates come from
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CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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