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33516 Cabg vein six or more

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: six or more vessel CABG, extensive CABG, multiple vein bypass

Surgical placement of six or more coronary artery bypass grafts using saphenous vein conduits, providing complete multivessel revascularization.

Clinical Context

Used for the most extensive coronary disease affecting six or more vessels/territories; achieves complete myocardial revascularization in patients with diffuse atherosclerotic disease.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU48.52
Practice Expense RVU15.86
Malpractice RVU11.66
Total RVU76.04

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,539.74

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryThoracic 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.