33915 Remove lung artery emboli
Also known as: Catheter PE removal, percutaneous embolectomy, catheter thromboembolectomy
Removal of pulmonary artery thrombus by percutaneous catheter pulmonary embolectomy; minimally invasive extraction of pulmonary artery thrombus using catheter-based techniques.
Clinical Context
Less invasive alternative to open embolectomy for selected pulmonary emboli. May include aspiration, rheolytic thrombectomy, or mechanical fragmentation techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.83 |
| Total RVU | 39.02 |
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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