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36479 Endovenous laser vein addon

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: laser ablation, additional EVLA, add-on laser ablation

Endovenous ablation with laser energy, each additional vein treated; add-on to primary procedure.

Clinical Context

Used for treating additional veins with laser ablation in same session as primary procedure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.58
Practice Expense RVU6.17
Malpractice RVU0.54
Total RVU9.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$310.29

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryInterventional RadiologyPhlebology

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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.