33522 Cabg artery-vein five
Also known as: quintuple arterial-vein CABG, five arterial one vein bypass, near-all arterial CABG
Surgical placement of five arterial and one venous coronary artery bypass graft, achieving predominantly arterial revascularization of extensive disease.
In Plain Language
five artery grafts and one vein graft
Clinical Context
Used in highly selected patients where five arterial conduits (typically internal mammary, radial, and gastroepiploic arteries) are utilized with minimal venous supplementation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.79 |
| Total RVU | 13.79 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.79, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33522?
CPT 33522 (Cabg artery-vein five) is a Surgery code. Surgical placement of five arterial and one venous coronary artery bypass graft, achieving predominantly arterial revascularization of extensive disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33522?
The work RVU for CPT 33522 is 13.79. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 33522 used?
Used in highly selected patients where five arterial conduits (typically internal mammary, radial, and gastroepiploic arteries) are utilized with minimal venous supplementation.
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