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 RVU | 3.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.95 |
| Total RVU | 5.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$190.38
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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