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36860 External cannula declotting

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: external shunt declotting, cannula declotting, thrombectomy

External cannula declotting (separate procedure); without balloon catheter.

Clinical Context

Used for restoration of flow in thrombosed external shunts using mechanical manipulation without balloon.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.96
Practice Expense RVU5.26
Malpractice RVU0.51
Total RVU7.73

Est. Medicare Payment

$258.18

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryNephrologySurgery

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