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34715 Opn ax/subcla artery expos

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: open axillary exposure, open subclavian exposure, axillary cutdown

Open axillary or subclavian artery exposure for catheter-based vascular procedures. Surgical exposure of upper extremity arterial access.

Clinical Context

Used when iliac/femoral access is unavailable or diseased. Provides alternative access for EVAR or other endovascular repair.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.85
Practice Expense RVU0.74
Malpractice RVU1.48
Total RVU8.07

Est. Medicare Payment

$269.54

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryInterventional Radiology

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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.