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33478 Revision of heart chamber

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: complex ventricular remodeling

Revision of cardiac chamber with complex reconstruction or multiple structural repairs.

Clinical Context

Used for complex chamber pathology requiring extensive reconstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU26.85
Practice Expense RVU11.11
Malpractice RVU6.75
Total RVU44.71

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,493.31

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.