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37186 Sec artery thrombectomy add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: secondary thrombectomy, repeat thrombectomy

Secondary mechanical thrombectomy of an arterial graft or native artery performed during the same session after initial successful treatment.

Clinical Context

Performed when rethrombosis occurs during initial procedure or recognition of additional thrombotic segments. Add-on code for complex cases.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.80
Practice Expense RVU28.79
Malpractice RVU1.06
Total RVU34.65

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,157.31

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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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.