33621 Transthor catheter for stent
Also known as: transthoracic stent placement, surgical stent placement, catheter stent via surgery
Transthoracic catheter-based placement of a stent within the heart or pulmonary vasculature for palliation of stenosis.
Clinical Context
Utilized when percutaneous catheterization is not feasible; allows direct transthoracic access for stent deployment in complex congenital lesions or difficult anatomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.97 |
| Total RVU | 26.50 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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