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61645 Percutaneous artery m-thrombect and/or nfs

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: mechanical thrombectomy, embolectomy

Percutaneous transluminal catheter-based mechanical thrombectomy of intracranial arterial occlusion with or without infusion.

Clinical Context

Primary therapy for acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. Time-critical intervention within treatment window.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU14.63
Practice Expense RVU3.69
Malpractice RVU4.31
Total RVU22.63

Est. Medicare Payment

$755.84

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

Specialties

Interventional RadiologyNeurosurgery

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