CPT 2026 · Surgery (Respiratory/Cardiovascular)

CPT 36430

Global XXX Active

Transfusion bld/bld compnt

Effective 2026-04-01 Conv. factor $33.4009
No national RVU
Payment Methodology
A
Status Indicator
10
NCCI Partners
XXX
Global Period
No national RVU

This code does not have a national work RVU on the current Physician Fee Schedule. Pricing may be carrier-determined, non-covered, or tracked via a separate methodology.

CPT 36430 Billing & Documentation Guide

CPT code 36430 (Transfusion bld/bld compnt) is classified under Surgery (Respiratory/Cardiovascular) with a global period indicator of XXX. This code uses the No national RVU payment methodology rather than standard RVU-based Physician Fee Schedule pricing. Refer to the methodology notice above for billing implications.

When billing 36430, ensure documentation supports medical necessity and the specific components required for the code's level of service. For E/M codes, document MDM (medical decision-making) elements: problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk. For procedural codes, document the indication, technique, and any complications. Always verify NCCI edits before bundling 36430 with related codes; this code has 10 PTP bundling relationships on file (see table below).

Payment Status & Global Period

CMS Status Indicator
A

Active code (paid under MPFS)

Global Period
XXX

No global period (E/M and other non-procedural services)

MUE Limit (Medically Unlikely Edits)

Max units per beneficiary per date of service
1
Rationale: Nature of Service/Procedure
Adjudication: Date of Service (Clinical)
Source: CMS NCCI MUE Practitioner Services, effective 2026-04-01.

Submitting more than 1 units of 36430 for the same patient on the same date triggers automatic line denial unless an appropriate modifier and supporting documentation justify the higher quantity.

2026 Medicare Reimbursement by State, CPT 36430

State-level averages across all MAC localities. Non-facility rates typically apply to office-based services; facility rates apply to hospital outpatient / inpatient.

State Non-Facility Facility Range (Non-Fac) Localities
California $55.48 $55.48 $51.42 - $67.49 29
Florida $48.53 $48.53 $45.89 - $50.86 3
Georgia $45.49 $45.49 $42.61 - $48.37 2
Illinois $46.78 $46.78 $43.95 - $49.46 4
Michigan $45.01 $45.01 $43.52 - $46.49 2
North Carolina $43.96 $43.96 $43.96 - $43.96 1
New York $53.16 $53.16 $44.81 - $57.06 5
Ohio $43.4 $43.4 $43.4 - $43.4 1
Pennsylvania $46.55 $46.55 $43.57 - $49.53 2
Texas $46.64 $46.64 $43.18 - $50.01 8

Source: CMS PFSRVU 2026 · Updated 2026-04-01. Full locality-level detail available for all 53 states, contact us for custom reports.

NCCI Bundling Edits, CPT 36430

Procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edits. If you bill any of these codes with 36430 on the same date of service, review the modifier indicator and payer policy before submission.

Partner Code Relationship Modifier Allowed Rationale
0213T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier 9 Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0216T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier 9 Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0543T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0544T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0548T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0567T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0568T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0570T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0571T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0572T Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier Yes Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code

Frequently Asked Questions, CPT 36430

What does CPT code 36430 mean? +

CPT code 36430 represents: Transfusion bld/bld compnt. It's in the Surgery (Respiratory/Cardiovascular) category with a global period of XXX.

What is the Medicare reimbursement for CPT 36430? +

The 2026 Medicare national average non-facility payment for CPT 36430 is $49.31. Rates range from $40.4 to $67.49 across 53 states depending on MAC locality and GPCIs.

What modifiers can I use with CPT 36430? +

Surgery codes commonly use modifier 22 (increased procedural services), 50 (bilateral), 51 (multiple procedures), 52 (reduced services), 58/78/79 (staged, unplanned return, unrelated within global), 62 (co-surgeons), 80/82 (assistant surgeon), and 59 or the X{EPSU} subset for distinct procedural service.

What bundling edits apply to CPT 36430? +

This code has 10 NCCI PTP bundling relationships. See the NCCI Bundling section below for full list.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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