CPT 33965Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous
Cardiothoracic SurgeryGlobal Period: 0 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
4.85
Work RVU
4.42
PE RVU
0.32
MP RVU
9.59
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$325.01
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days
Common Modifiers
None typically required
Related ICD-10 Codes
Z45.2
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