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36903 Intro catheter dialysis circuit

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: AV graft insertion, PTFE graft, synthetic graft insertion

Insertion of implantable venous access device; arteriovenous graft (eg, PTFE graft).

Clinical Context

Used for creation of synthetic graft for hemodialysis access. Can be used for dialysis after maturation period.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.23
Practice Expense RVU136.52
Malpractice RVU1.03
Total RVU143.78

Est. Medicare Payment

$4,802.25

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryNephrologyGeneral Surgery

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