33502 Coronary artery correction
Also known as: coronary anomaly repair, AAOCA repair, anomalous origin correction
Surgical correction of an anomalous coronary artery origin (coronary artery arising from inappropriate aortic or pulmonary location), restoring normal coronary perfusion.
In Plain Language
fixing a heart artery that starts in the wrong place; correcting heart artery birth defect
Clinical Context
Indicated for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery, particularly the left main coronary from the right aortic sinus, which carries sudden cardiac death risk in athletes; performed via unroofing or translocation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.30 |
| Total RVU | 21.30 |
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 21.30, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33502?
CPT 33502 (Coronary artery correction) is a Surgery code. Surgical correction of an anomalous coronary artery origin (coronary artery arising from inappropriate aortic or pulmonary location), restoring normal coronary perfusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33502?
The work RVU for CPT 33502 is 21.30. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33502 used?
Indicated for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery, particularly the left main coronary from the right aortic sinus, which carries sudden cardiac death risk in athletes; performed via unroofing or translocation.
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