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37185 Prim artery m-thrmbc sbsq vsl

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: arterial thrombectomy additional, subsequent thrombectomy

Primary mechanical thrombectomy of an arterial graft or native artery in subsequent vessels beyond the first during an acute thrombotic occlusion.

Clinical Context

Used when multiple arteries are occluded and require thrombectomy. Each additional vessel adds procedural complexity and ischemia time.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.20
Practice Expense RVU9.95
Malpractice RVU0.59
Total RVU13.74

Est. Medicare Payment

$458.92

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

Specialties

vascular surgeryinterventional radiology

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