CPT 37236 Surgery - Cardiovascular
Open/perq place stent 1st Cost
Body System: Cardiovascular
Medicare Facility Rate
$390
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,599
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
8.53
Work RVU
1.18
Facility PE RVU
1.97
Malpractice RVU
77.82
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Open/perq place stent 1st cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $390. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Open/perq place stent 1st cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $390.