CPT 33946Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous

Cardiothoracic SurgeryGlobal Period: 0 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

8.85
Work RVU
8.07
PE RVU
0.59
MP RVU
17.51
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $593.41 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days

Common Modifiers

None typically required

Related ICD-10 Codes

J96.00, I50.9

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