33951 Ecmo/ecls insj prph cannula
Also known as: ECMO peripheral cannulation, ECLS peripheral insertion, peripheral ECMO access
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support insertion of peripheral venous and/or arterial cannula; percutaneous or open insertion of peripheral cannulae for ECMO access.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous or open insertion of peripheral (femoral or other) venous and/or arterial cannulae for ECMO support establishment in patients requiring extracorporeal circulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.91 |
| Total RVU | 11.65 |
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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