33031 Partial removal of heart sacral
Also known as: total pericardiectomy, complete pericardial resection, thoracotomy pericardiectomy
Complete pericardiectomy via thoracotomy approach. Total removal of the pericardium through an open chest incision.
Clinical Context
Used for severe constrictive pericarditis or restrictive cardiomyopathy where complete pericardial removal is required. Thoracotomy provides superior access and visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 43.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 10.88 |
| Total RVU | 69.21 |
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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