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37246 Trluml balo angiop first artery

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: arterial angioplasty first, PTA first vessel

Percutaneous or open transluminal balloon angioplasty of the first arterial vessel to restore luminal patency and improve blood flow.

Clinical Context

Used for atherosclerotic stenosis in coronary, peripheral, and renal arteries. First vessel treated in multi-vessel intervention.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.83
Practice Expense RVU44.12
Malpractice RVU1.34
Total RVU52.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,746.49

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

Specialties

interventional radiologycardiologyvascular surgery

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