33418 Repair transcatheter mitral valve
Also known as: transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous mitral repair, MitraClip
Repair of mitral valve via transcatheter catheter-based approach, percutaneous reconstruction without surgery.
In Plain Language
repairing mitral valve with catheter through blood vessels
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive treatment of mitral regurgitation in high-risk surgical patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.44 |
| Total RVU | 31.44 |
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. 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 31.44, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33418?
CPT 33418 (Repair transcatheter mitral valve) is a Surgery code. Repair of mitral valve via transcatheter catheter-based approach, percutaneous reconstruction without surgery.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33418?
The work RVU for CPT 33418 is 31.44. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33418 used?
Minimally invasive treatment of mitral regurgitation in high-risk surgical patients.
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