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33508 Endoscopic vein harvest

Surgery +Add-on

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 RVU0.30
Practice Expense RVU0.06
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU0.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$14.36

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryVascular Surgery

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