32994 Ablate pulmonary tumor percutaneous crybl
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 RVU | 8.80 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 126.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.00 |
| Total RVU | 136.06 |
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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