33966 Ecmo/ecls removal prph cannula
Also known as: ECMO peripheral removal second, additional cannula removal, multi-cannula removal
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/extracorporeal life support removal of peripheral venous/arterial cannula (second or greater removal); removal of additional peripheral cannulae.
Clinical Context
Removal of additional peripheral ECMO cannulae when multiple cannulae were placed and require sequential or staged removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.03 |
| Total RVU | 6.46 |
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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