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36470 Njx sclrsnt 1 incmptnt vein

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: sclerotherapy, incompetent vein treatment, venous insufficiency sclerosis

Injection of sclerosing solution, non-compound, into a single incompetent vein.

Clinical Context

Used for symptomatic venous insufficiency where valve dysfunction allows retrograde flow. Targets specific incompetent saphenous or other veins.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.73
Practice Expense RVU2.74
Malpractice RVU0.15
Total RVU3.62

Est. Medicare Payment

$120.91

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryPhlebologyGeneral Surgery

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