37184 Prim artery m-thrmbc first vsl
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: arterial thrombectomy, mechanical thrombectomy first
Primary mechanical thrombectomy of an arterial graft or native artery in the first vessel treated during an acute thrombotic occlusion event.
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for acute arterial occlusion causing limb-threatening ischemia. First vessel treated in a multi-vessel intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 39.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.51 |
| Total RVU | 48.83 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,630.92
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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