33542 Removal of heart lesion
Also known as: ventricular lesion removal, myocardial resection, arrhythmia focus ablation
Surgical removal of a myocardial lesion, typically an arrhythmogenic focus or anatomic abnormality from the ventricular wall.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias secondary to localized scarring or anatomic lesions; provides arrhythmia cure when combined with intraoperative mapping.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 47.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.62 |
| Total RVU | 73.52 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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