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 RVU | 38.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.62 |
| Total RVU | 60.59 |
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
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