33501 Repair heart vessel fistula
Also known as: simple coronary fistula repair, CAF repair limited, single coronary fistula closure
Surgical repair of a coronary artery to cardiac chamber or great vessel fistula with simplified or less complex anatomic involvement compared to code 33500.
Clinical Context
Used for uncomplicated coronary artery fistulas with straightforward anatomy and single point of intervention, often managed with ligation or simple closure techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.55 |
| Total RVU | 32.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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