34151 Removal of artery clot
Also known as: tibial thrombectomy, infrapopliteal thrombectomy, below-knee clot removal
Removal of an arterial thrombus or embolus from the tibioperoneal or infrapopliteal arteries. Surgical extraction of blood clot from below-knee vessels.
Clinical Context
Performed for acute tibial/peroneal artery thrombosis causing acute limb ischemia. Often combined with angiography and may require lysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.40 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.56 |
| Total RVU | 37.82 |
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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