33608 Repair anomaly with conduit
Also known as: conduit repair, interposition graft, conduit placement
Surgical repair of a congenital cardiac anomaly by interposition of a conduit to bridge a gap or establish continuity.
In Plain Language
fixing heart defect by placing a tube
Clinical Context
Used for complex congenital lesions requiring reconstruction with a prosthetic or homograft conduit to establish pulmonary blood flow or systemic-pulmonary connection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.08 |
| Total RVU | 31.08 |
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 31.08, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33608?
CPT 33608 (Repair anomaly with conduit) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a congenital cardiac anomaly by interposition of a conduit to bridge a gap or establish continuity.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33608?
The work RVU for CPT 33608 is 31.08. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33608 used?
Used for complex congenital lesions requiring reconstruction with a prosthetic or homograft conduit to establish pulmonary blood flow or systemic-pulmonary connection.
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