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92973 Prq trluml c mchn asp thrmbc

Medicine

Also known as: thrombectomy, clot aspiration, mechanical thrombus removal

Percutaneous transluminal coronary mechanical aspiration thrombectomy to remove acute thrombus from coronary artery.

Clinical Context

Interventional procedure to remove acute coronary thrombus in acute myocardial infarction, reducing thrombus burden and improving myocardial reperfusion.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.71
Practice Expense RVU0.33
Malpractice RVU0.40
Total RVU2.44

Est. Medicare Payment

$81.50

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

interventional cardiologycardiothoracic surgery

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