37609 Ligation/biopsy temporal artery
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: Temporal artery biopsy, TAB, Temporal artery ligation
Surgical ligation and/or biopsy of the temporal artery, commonly performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Performed to diagnose giant cell arteritis through biopsy or to manage symptomatic temporal artery pseudoaneurysms following trauma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 9.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$315.63
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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