33268 Excl laa opn oth procedures any meth
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 |
| Total RVU | 2.44 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.44, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33268?
CPT 33268 (Excl laa opn oth procedures any meth) is a Surgery code. Exclusion of left atrial appendage performed as an additional procedure during another open surgical procedure, add-on LAA management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33268?
The work RVU for CPT 33268 is 2.44. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 33268 used?
Performed in conjunction with other cardiac operations to provide stroke risk reduction for atrial fibrillation patients.
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