35820 Explore chest vessels
Also known as: chest vascular exploration, thoracic vessel exploration, great vessel exploration
Surgical exploration of chest vessels (arteries and veins) for evaluation of thoracic vascular disease, trauma, or intervention planning. Provides access to subclavian, axillary, and great vessels.
Clinical Context
Performed for aortic disease, subclavian pathology, trauma, or mediastinal vascular assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 35.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.22 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.82 |
| Total RVU | 56.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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