33330 Insert major vessel graft
Also known as: aortic graft insertion, vessel graft placement, aortic replacement
Insertion of an aortic or other major blood vessel graft for aortic disease or replacement.
In Plain Language
placing a tube graft in the large heart vessel
Clinical Context
Used for aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection, or irreparable vessel injury.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.66 |
| Total RVU | 24.66 |
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 24.66, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33330?
CPT 33330 (Insert major vessel graft) is a Surgery code. Insertion of an aortic or other major blood vessel graft for aortic disease or replacement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33330?
The work RVU for CPT 33330 is 24.66. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33330 used?
Used for aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection, or irreparable vessel injury.
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