Dialysis access
Non-Tunneled Dialysis Catheter (Vascath) Placement
Non-Tunneled Dialysis Catheter (Vascath) Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat kidney failure needing dialysis access.
Devices used in Vascath
Alternatives to Vascath
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter (Permcath) Placement
- Fistulogram with Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft and Fistula Thrombectomy
- HeRO Graft Placement
- Surgical AV fistula creation
- Surgical AV graft placement
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney transplant
How much does Vascath cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 36556 (Inserting a central venous catheter for infusion in adults). 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 | $78 | $3,226 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $78 | $1,624 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $239 (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.