34451 Removal of vein clot
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: vena cava thrombectomy, IVC thrombectomy, SVC thrombectomy
Removal of a venous thrombus or embolus from the vena cava (superior or inferior). Surgical extraction of blood clot from the vena cava.
Clinical Context
Rare procedure for acute thrombosis of the vena cava. Often used in life-threatening presentations with impending hemodynamic collapse.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.81 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.11 |
| Total RVU | 39.11 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,306.27
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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