Vascular access
Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement
Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat long-term iv therapy (chemotherapy, tpn, antibiotics).
Devices used in Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement
Alternatives to Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement
- PICC Line Placement
- Port-a-Cath (Implanted Port) Placement
- Peripheral IV lines for short courses
- Midline catheters for 1 to 4 weeks of therapy
How much does Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 36558 (Inserting a tunneled central venous catheter for infusion in adults and children). 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 | $234 | $3,226 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $234 | $1,624 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $792 (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.