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34834 Opn brach artery expos

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: open brachial exposure, brachial cutdown, brachial artery exposure

Open brachial artery exposure for vascular procedures. Surgical access and exposure of brachial artery.

Clinical Context

Used for surgical access to brachial artery for AV fistula creation, repair, or other vascular interventions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.58
Practice Expense RVU0.26
Malpractice RVU0.65
Total RVU3.49

Est. Medicare Payment

$116.57

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.