33208 insertion heart pm atrial & vent
Also known as: dual-chamber lead insertion, A-V lead placement, dual lead pacemaker
Insertion of both atrial and ventricular electrodes/leads for dual-chamber pacemaker function. Transvenous placement of two cardiac leads.
Clinical Context
Used for dual-chamber pacemaker implantation providing synchronized atrial and ventricular pacing. Improves hemodynamics compared to single-chamber systems.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.31 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 13.65 |
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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