32160 Open chest heart massage
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 RVU | 12.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.25 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.10 |
| Total RVU | 23.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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