33508 Endoscopic vein harvest
Also known as: endoscopic vein harvest, EVH, minimally invasive vein harvest
Minimally invasive harvest of a saphenous vein graft conduit using an endoscopic approach, reducing wound morbidity compared to open vein harvesting.
Clinical Context
Increasingly preferred technique for saphenous vein harvest in CABG patients, reducing leg morbidity (wound infections, seroma, sensory disturbance) while preserving graft quality.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 0.43 |
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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