33548 Restore/remodel ventricle
Also known as: ventricular remodeling, SVEIR, Dor procedure
Surgical restoration or remodeling of the left ventricle to improve function, typically involving wall resection and restoration of normal geometry.
In Plain Language
reshaping heart chamber
Clinical Context
Performed in selected patients with dilated cardiomyopathy or post-infarction remodeling to improve systolic function and symptoms by restoring ventricular geometry and reducing chamber size.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 52.79 |
| Total RVU | 52.79 |
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. 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 52.79, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33548?
CPT 33548 (Restore/remodel ventricle) is a Surgery code. Surgical restoration or remodeling of the left ventricle to improve function, typically involving wall resection and restoration of normal geometry.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33548?
The work RVU for CPT 33548 is 52.79. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33548 used?
Performed in selected patients with dilated cardiomyopathy or post-infarction remodeling to improve systolic function and symptoms by restoring ventricular geometry and reducing chamber size.
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