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37279 Intravenous lithotrp fpvt with in sm artery

Surgery +Add-on

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 RVU4.00
Practice Expense RVU133.99
Malpractice RVU0.81
Total RVU138.80

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

interventional radiology

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