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34812 Opn fem artery expos

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: open femoral exposure EVAR, femoral cutdown EVAR

Open femoral artery exposure for EVAR. Surgical access to femoral artery during endovascular aortic repair.

Clinical Context

Add-on code used when femoral artery requires surgical exposure for EVAR access (as alternative to percutaneous).

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.03
Practice Expense RVU0.47
Malpractice RVU1.04
Total RVU5.54

Est. Medicare Payment

$185.04

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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