33300 Repair of heart wound
Also known as: cardiac laceration repair, heart wound repair, cardiac injury repair
Repair of a traumatic wound or laceration of the heart and/or pericardium, including closure and hemostasis.
In Plain Language
stitching up a cut or hole in the heart
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for cardiac trauma, penetrating injuries, or iatrogenic injuries during cardiac procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 43.85 |
| Total RVU | 43.85 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 43.85, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33300?
CPT 33300 (Repair of heart wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of a traumatic wound or laceration of the heart and/or pericardium, including closure and hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33300?
The work RVU for CPT 33300 is 43.85. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33300 used?
Emergency procedure for cardiac trauma, penetrating injuries, or iatrogenic injuries during cardiac procedures.
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