Vascular
Cyanoacrylate Vein Closure (VenaSeal)
Cyanoacrylate Vein Closure (VenaSeal) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat varicose veins.
Devices used in Cyanoacrylate Vein Closure (VenaSeal)
Alternatives to Cyanoacrylate Vein Closure (VenaSeal)
- Endovenous Thermal Ablation (Radiofrequency or Laser)
- Compression stockings
- Sclerotherapy
- Ambulatory phlebectomy
- Surgical vein stripping
How much does Cyanoacrylate Vein Closure (VenaSeal) cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 36482 (Ablating the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using chemical agents and imaging guidance). The total bill has two parts: the professional fee paid to the physician, and the facility (technical) fee paid to the hospital or surgery center for the room, staff, equipment and supplies.
| Where it's done | Physician (professional) | Facility (technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient department | $159 | $5,685 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $159 | $1,527 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $1,666 (one "global" payment that covers the physician and the office's supplies, equipment and staff) | |
Medicare physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient/ASC payment rates, national averages before geographic adjustment. Private insurance usually pays more; your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Inpatient stays are paid differently (by DRG).
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.