33404 Prepare heart-aorta conduit
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: conduit preparation, Ross procedure component
Preparation of aorta-to-left ventricle conduit, harvesting and preparing tissue for Ross procedure or other conduit reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used in Ross procedure (pulmonary autograft to aortic position) preparation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 30.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.92 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.33 |
| Total RVU | 49.84 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,664.66
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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