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 RVU | 1.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.51 |
| Total RVU | 7.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$258.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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