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33050 Resection heart sacral lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: pericardial tumor resection, pericardial lesion excision, pericardial mass removal

Resection of a lesion or tumor of the pericardium. Surgical excision of abnormal pericardial tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for benign or malignant pericardial tumors, cysts, or other lesions. Allows tissue diagnosis and therapeutic benefit.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU16.55
Practice Expense RVU8.30
Malpractice RVU4.17
Total RVU29.02

Est. Medicare Payment

$969.27

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryOncology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.