34834 Opn brach artery expos
Surgery
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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 RVU | 2.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 3.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$116.57
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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