33507 Repair artery intramural
Also known as: intramural coronary repair, intramural artery unroofing, myocardial tunnel repair
Surgical repair of an intramural coronary artery (artery coursing within the myocardial wall), typically using techniques such as unroofing to restore normal external course.
In Plain Language
fixing heart artery trapped in heart muscle; releasing trapped heart artery
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic intramural coronary artery segments causing exercise-induced ischemia or arrhythmias; unroofing or enlargement of the tunnel provides symptom relief and reduces sudden death risk.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 30.62 |
| Total RVU | 30.62 |
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 30.62, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33507?
CPT 33507 (Repair artery intramural) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of an intramural coronary artery (artery coursing within the myocardial wall), typically using techniques such as unroofing to restore normal external course.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33507?
The work RVU for CPT 33507 is 30.62. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33507 used?
Performed for symptomatic intramural coronary artery segments causing exercise-induced ischemia or arrhythmias; unroofing or enlargement of the tunnel provides symptom relief and reduces sudden death risk.
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