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33534 Cabg arterial two

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: dual arterial CABG, two arterial graft CABG, bilateral IMA bypass, CABG two arterial grafts, double bypass, CABG x2

Surgical placement of two coronary artery bypass grafts using internal mammary artery and other arterial conduits.

Clinical Context

Employed when bilateral internal mammary arteries or left IMA with radial artery are utilized; provides superior long-term graft patency and reduced mortality compared to vein grafts.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU38.88
Practice Expense RVU13.22
Malpractice RVU9.61
Total RVU61.71

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,061.11

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.