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32994 Ablate pulmonary tumor percutaneous crybl

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: lung cryoablation, percutaneous cryo, cryotherapy lung

Percutaneous ablation of pulmonary tumor using cryotherapy (freezing). Minimally invasive treatment delivering extreme cold to destroy tumor tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for small peripheral lung tumors in patients unsuitable for surgery or as adjunctive therapy. Cryotherapy provides local tumor control with limited morbidity.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU8.80
Practice Expense RVU126.26
Malpractice RVU1.00
Total RVU136.06

Est. Medicare Payment

$4,544.40

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

Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryPulmonologyInterventional Radiology

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