33952 Ecmo/ecls insj prph cannula
Also known as: ECMO second peripheral cannulation, additional peripheral ECMO, second cannula insertion
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support insertion of peripheral venous and/or arterial cannula (second insertion); open or percutaneous placement of additional peripheral cannulae.
Clinical Context
Placement of additional peripheral cannulae when initial peripheral cannulation is insufficient or when conversion to alternate access is needed during ongoing ECMO support.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.82 |
| Total RVU | 11.52 |
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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