33017 Prcrd drainage 6yr+ without cgen car
Also known as: pericardial drain placement, pericardial catheter, percutaneous pericardial drainage
Percutaneous pericardial drainage in patients 6 years of age or older without congenital heart disease. Needle or catheter placement in pericardial space.
Clinical Context
Used to treat pericardial effusion and tamponade in children and adults without congenital cardiac lesions. Allows continuous drainage and monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.04 |
| Total RVU | 6.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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