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33521 Cabg artery-vein four

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: quadruple arterial-vein CABG, four arterial one vein bypass, predominantly arterial CABG

Surgical placement of four arterial and one venous coronary artery bypass graft, maximizing arterial utilization for comprehensive multivessel disease.

Clinical Context

Employed in select patients requiring four vessel arterial grafting with one venous supplement; maximizes long-term graft patency and reduces need for repeat intervention.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU12.28
Practice Expense RVU2.45
Malpractice RVU3.03
Total RVU17.76

Est. Medicare Payment

$593.18

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.