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33987 Artery expos/graft artery

Surgery

Also known as: artery exposure, artery graft

Arterial exposure and graft placement for a native artery. Provides surgical access and revascularization pathway for arterial reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Used when establishing access to the artery or placing a graft to restore blood flow. Common in peripheral arterial disease and revascularization procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.94
Practice Expense RVU0.81
Malpractice RVU0.95
Total RVU5.70

Est. Medicare Payment

$190.38

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryCardiovascular Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.