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34111 Removal of arm artery clot

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: arm thrombectomy, brachial thrombectomy, arm embolectomy

Removal of an arterial thrombus or embolus from the arm artery. Surgical extraction of blood clot from brachial or upper extremity artery.

Clinical Context

Used for acute arm/brachial artery thrombosis or embolism. Presents with acute hand ischemia, pain, or paresthesias.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.66
Practice Expense RVU2.93
Malpractice RVU2.70
Total RVU16.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$544.09

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryHand 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.