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34401 Removal of vein clot

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: iliac vein thrombectomy, unilateral iliac thrombectomy

Removal of a venous thrombus or embolus from the iliac vein (unilateral). Surgical extraction of blood clot from the iliac vein.

Clinical Context

Used for acute iliofemoral or iliac DVT. Often performed with catheter-based thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU25.86
Practice Expense RVU4.03
Malpractice RVU6.60
Total RVU36.49

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,218.77

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.