33241 Remove pulse generator
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: generator extraction, device removal, pulse generator extraction
Removal of pacemaker pulse generator from subcutaneous pocket. Simple generator explantation without system removal.
Clinical Context
Used when generator only requires removal, such as for battery depletion with planned reimplantation or complete system explantation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.70 |
| Total RVU | 5.92 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$197.73
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
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.