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33948 Ecmo/ecls daily mgmt-venous

Surgery

Also known as: ECMO daily management venous, ECLS daily care venous, ECMO support maintenance

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support daily management of venoarterial, venovenous, or arteriovenous circulation support; ongoing management including oxygenation, anticoagulation, and device monitoring.

Clinical Context

Daily management of ECMO including circuit monitoring, oxygenation parameters, anticoagulation, hemodynamics, organ function assessment, and cannula site care.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.61
Practice Expense RVU1.08
Malpractice RVU0.81
Total RVU6.50

Est. Medicare Payment

$217.10

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

Specialties

Critical CareCardiac SurgeryIntensive Care

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