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37243 Vascular embolize/occlude organ

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: organ embolization, organ devascularization, therapeutic organ infarction

Percutaneous or open vascular embolization or occlusion of vessels supplying an organ or organ system to induce ischemic infarction or devascularization.

Clinical Context

Used for hepatocellular carcinoma (transarterial chemoembolization), renal cell carcinoma, and other malignancies. Induces tumor necrosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.45
Practice Expense RVU226.62
Malpractice RVU1.30
Total RVU239.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$7,994.96

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

Specialties

interventional radiologyoncology

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