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33517 Cabg artery-vein single

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: single arterial-vein CABG, arterial-vein hybrid bypass, single mixed graft CABG

Surgical placement of one arterial and one venous coronary artery bypass graft, combining two conduit types for single combined revascularization.

Clinical Context

Used when combining arterial (typically internal mammary or radial) with venous conduit is beneficial; arterial grafts provide superior long-term patency.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.52
Practice Expense RVU0.71
Malpractice RVU0.87
Total RVU5.10

Est. Medicare Payment

$170.34

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.