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32160 Open chest heart massage

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: open cardiac massage, direct cardiac massage, open heart massage

Open chest cardiac massage performed as an emergency resuscitation procedure, delivered directly to the heart to restore effective cardiac output during cardiac arrest.

Clinical Context

Used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation when closed-chest compression is ineffective, often in operating room setting or for traumatic arrest.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU12.77
Practice Expense RVU7.25
Malpractice RVU3.10
Total RVU23.12

Est. Medicare Payment

$772.21

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryEmergency Surgery

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