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33600 Closure of valve

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: atrial septal defect closure, ASD repair, atrial septum closure

Surgical closure or resection of a congenital or acquired heart defect located between the atria (atrial septal defect).

Clinical Context

Indicated for hemodynamically significant Atrial Septal Defects with right ventricular volume overload and exercise intolerance; closure reduces long-term risk of arrhythmias and heart failure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU29.55
Practice Expense RVU11.68
Malpractice RVU7.44
Total RVU48.67

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,625.58

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCongenital Cardiology

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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.