33514 Cabg vein five
Also known as: five vessel CABG, quintuple bypass, five vein CABG
Surgical placement of five coronary artery bypass grafts using saphenous vein conduits, achieving maximum standard revascularization.
In Plain Language
five vein bypasses for heart artery blockages
Clinical Context
Performed for extensive coronary disease involving five distinct territories; provides complete revascularization of territory-specific stenoses in patients with severe left ventricular impairment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 46.88 |
| Total RVU | 46.88 |
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 46.88, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33514?
CPT 33514 (Cabg vein five) is a Surgery code. Surgical placement of five coronary artery bypass grafts using saphenous vein conduits, achieving maximum standard revascularization.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33514?
The work RVU for CPT 33514 is 46.88. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33514 used?
Performed for extensive coronary disease involving five distinct territories; provides complete revascularization of territory-specific stenoses in patients with severe left ventricular impairment.
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