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61703 Clamp neck artery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: carotid artery clipping, neck artery occlusion

Open surgical occlusion or clipping of extracranial blood vessel (carotid artery) in head and neck region.

Clinical Context

Rarely performed procedure for uncontrolled epistaxis or tumor hemostasis. Largely replaced by endovascular therapy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU18.33
Practice Expense RVU14.40
Malpractice RVU7.72
Total RVU40.45

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,351.03

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngology

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