33206 Insert heart pm atrial
Also known as: atrial lead insertion, right atrial lead placement, A lead pacemaker
Insertion of single atrial electrode/lead for pacemaker or sensing function. Transvenous placement of atrial lead.
Clinical Context
Used for atrial pacing in bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction, or as part of dual-chamber pacemaker insertion. Critical for maintaining atrioventricular synchrony.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.63 |
| Total RVU | 12.04 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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