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 RVU | 14.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.69 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.31 |
| Total RVU | 22.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$755.84
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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