37184 Prim artery m-thrmbc first vsl
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.
In Plain Language
clearing an arterial blood clot; removing a clot from an artery
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 |
| Total RVU | 8.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.20, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 37184?
CPT 37184 (Prim artery m-thrmbc first vsl) is a Surgery code. Primary mechanical thrombectomy of an arterial graft or native artery in the first vessel treated during an acute thrombotic occlusion event.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 37184?
The work RVU for CPT 37184 is 8.20. This code is primarily used by vascular surgery, interventional radiology.
When is CPT 37184 used?
Emergency procedure for acute arterial occlusion causing limb-threatening ischemia. First vessel treated in a multi-vessel intervention.
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