61651 Evasc prlng admn prescription agnt add
Also known as: additional thrombolysis, prolonged infusion
Percutaneous transluminal infusion of additional or prolonged thrombolytic agent for extended treatment of arterial occlusion.
In Plain Language
Continued injection of clot-busting medication
Clinical Context
Applied when initial infusion inadequate or in multi-vessel disease. Allows flexible dosing strategies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.14 |
| Total RVU | 4.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.14, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61651?
CPT 61651 (Evasc prlng admn prescription agnt add) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous transluminal infusion of additional or prolonged thrombolytic agent for extended treatment of arterial occlusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61651?
The work RVU for CPT 61651 is 4.14. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 61651 used?
Applied when initial infusion inadequate or in multi-vessel disease. Allows flexible dosing strategies.
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