37279 Intravenous lithotrp fpvt with in sm artery
Surgery
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Also known as: intravascular lithotripsy fem-pop, IVL femoropopliteal, shock wave atherectomy fem-pop
Intravascular lithotripsy (shock wave fragmentation) performed within a small femoropopliteal artery during revascularization.
Clinical Context
Addresses severely calcified femoropopliteal lesions. Facilitates stent placement in complex calcified disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 133.99 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.81 |
| Total RVU | 138.80 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$4,635.92
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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