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37262 Intravenous lithotrp ivt with in sm artery

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: intravascular lithotripsy infrapop, IVL tibial, shock wave atherectomy

Intravascular lithotripsy (stone or plaque fragmentation using shock waves) performed within a small infrapopliteal artery during revascularization.

Clinical Context

Addresses heavily calcified lesions in tibial/peroneal arteries. Facilitates stent placement in complex calcified disease.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.00
Practice Expense RVU98.47
Malpractice RVU0.60
Total RVU102.07

Est. Medicare Payment

$3,409.14

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

Specialties

interventional radiology

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