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33946 Ecmo/ecls initiation venous

Surgery

Also known as: ECMO initiation venous, ECLS venous setup, extracorporeal support initiation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support initiation of venoarterial, venovenous, or arteriovenous circulation support; percutaneous or surgical placement of venous cannula for extracorporeal oxygenation.

Clinical Context

Initial placement of venous cannula(e) for establishment of ECMO support in acute cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, or other conditions requiring extracorporeal circulatory support.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.85
Practice Expense RVU1.26
Malpractice RVU1.26
Total RVU8.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$279.56

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCritical CareCardiothoracic Surgery

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