33030 Partial removal of heart sacral
Also known as: partial pericardiectomy, pericardial stripping, subxiphoid pericardiectomy
Partial removal (pericardiectomy) of the pericardium using a subxiphoid or thoracoscopic approach. Resection of pericardial tissue for constriction or disease.
Clinical Context
Used for constrictive pericarditis or thick pericardial thickening limiting cardiac filling. Subxiphoid approach is less invasive than thoracotomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 35.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.70 |
| Total RVU | 56.22 |
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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