33965 Ecmo/ecls removal perph cannula
Also known as: ECMO peripheral removal, peripheral cannula removal, ECLS removal
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support removal of peripheral venous/arterial cannula; percutaneous or open removal of peripheral ECMO cannulae.
Clinical Context
Removal of peripheral ECMO cannulae at time of ECMO weaning or when conversion to alternative access is needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 5.09 |
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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