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33261 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: surgical ablation with bypass, single focus ablation on pump

Ablation of a single arrhythmia focus within the heart via surgical approach, with cardiopulmonary bypass support, treating dysrhythmias at their origin point.

Clinical Context

Used for single arrhythmia focus ablation requiring bypass support for hemodynamic stability in complex cases.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU28.20
Practice Expense RVU10.97
Malpractice RVU6.75
Total RVU45.92

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,533.73

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryElectrophysiology

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