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 RVU | 2.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.59 |
| Total RVU | 3.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$117.23
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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