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36593 Declot vascular device

Surgery

Also known as: catheter declotting, thrombolytic injection, line declotting

Declotting by thrombolytic injection, non-thrombosed central venous access device.

Clinical Context

Used for restoration of function in catheters with partial or complete thrombosis. Injection of thrombolytic agent without requiring catheter removal.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU1.12
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU1.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$38.08

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

Specialties

Interventional RadiologySurgeryIntensive Care

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