33050 Resection heart sacral lesion
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.
In Plain Language
surgery to remove tumor or abnormality from heart sac
Clinical Context
Used for benign or malignant pericardial tumors, cysts, or other lesions. Allows tissue diagnosis and therapeutic benefit.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.55 |
| Total RVU | 16.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 16.55, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33050?
CPT 33050 (Resection heart sacral lesion) is a Surgery code. Resection of a lesion or tumor of the pericardium. Surgical excision of abnormal pericardial tissue.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33050?
The work RVU for CPT 33050 is 16.55. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33050 used?
Used for benign or malignant pericardial tumors, cysts, or other lesions. Allows tissue diagnosis and therapeutic benefit.
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