33289 Transcatheter implant wrls p-art prs snr
Also known as: wireless PA pressure sensor, transcatheter pressure monitoring
Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor, placing monitoring device to measure right heart pressures.
In Plain Language
implanting wireless pressure sensor in heart blood vessels
Clinical Context
Used for remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressures in heart failure patients to guide therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.85 |
| Total RVU | 5.85 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.85, this code ranks in the 39th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33289?
CPT 33289 (Transcatheter implant wrls p-art prs snr) is a Surgery code. Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor, placing monitoring device to measure right heart pressures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33289?
The work RVU for CPT 33289 is 5.85. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology.
When is CPT 33289 used?
Used for remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressures in heart failure patients to guide therapy.
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