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34101 Removal of artery clot

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: femoral thrombectomy, femoral embolectomy, femoral clot removal

Removal of an arterial thrombus or embolus from the femoral artery. Surgical extraction of blood clot from the femoral vessel.

Clinical Context

Performed for acute femoral artery thrombosis or embolism. Common presentation is acute leg ischemia with rest pain or tissue loss.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.66
Practice Expense RVU2.90
Malpractice RVU2.72
Total RVU16.28

Est. Medicare Payment

$543.75

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.