33250 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus
Also known as: surgical ablation, arrhythmia ablation, single focus ablation
Ablation of a single arrhythmia focus within the heart via surgical approach, without cardiopulmonary bypass, treating dysrhythmias at their origin point.
Clinical Context
Used for patients with identifiable single arrhythmia focus who fail or decline catheter ablation; commonly for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or ventricular tachycardia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.05 |
| Total RVU | 41.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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