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33268 Excl laa opn oth procedures any meth

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: LAA exclusion add-on, LAA closure during other surgery

Exclusion of left atrial appendage performed as an additional procedure during another open surgical procedure, add-on LAA management.

Clinical Context

Performed in conjunction with other cardiac operations to provide stroke risk reduction for atrial fibrillation patients.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.44
Practice Expense RVU0.48
Malpractice RVU0.59
Total RVU3.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$117.23

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery

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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.