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33617 Repair single ventricle

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: Fontan procedure, single ventricle repair, total cavopulmonary connection

Surgical repair of a single ventricle cardiac defect through construction of a Fontan-type circulation.

Clinical Context

Definitive surgical palliation for single functional ventricle; creates direct connection from systemic veins to pulmonary artery, bypassing the right heart.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU38.11
Practice Expense RVU12.86
Malpractice RVU9.62
Total RVU60.59

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,023.71

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.