33545 Repair of heart damage
Also known as: ventricular repair, myocardial repair, wall repair
Surgical repair of significant myocardial damage or extensive ventricular wall injury, restoring structural integrity and function.
In Plain Language
fixing damage to heart muscle
Clinical Context
Indicated for traumatic ventricular injuries, post-infarction rupture, or severe structural defects; requires careful reconstruction to restore hemodynamic function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 55.63 |
| Total RVU | 55.63 |
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 55.63, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33545?
CPT 33545 (Repair of heart damage) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of significant myocardial damage or extensive ventricular wall injury, restoring structural integrity and function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33545?
The work RVU for CPT 33545 is 55.63. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33545 used?
Indicated for traumatic ventricular injuries, post-infarction rupture, or severe structural defects; requires careful reconstruction to restore hemodynamic function.
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