37211 Thrombolytic artery therapy
Also known as: arterial thrombolysis, intra-arterial thrombolysis, arterial CDT
Catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy delivered intra-arterially to dissolve acute arterial thrombosis and restore blood flow.
Clinical Context
Indicated for acute arterial occlusion, acute limb ischemia, and acute stroke when mechanical thrombectomy unavailable or as adjunct. Higher local drug concentration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.50 |
| Total RVU | 10.13 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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