33622 Redo complicated cardiac anomaly
Also known as: redo congenital repair, completion congenital repair, second stage congenital
Surgical redo operation for complete repair of a complex congenital cardiac anomaly, typically following initial staged procedure.
In Plain Language
second surgery for complex heart birth defect
Clinical Context
Performed as definitive completion following initial palliation (e.g., after Fontan stage 2 or final VSD closure); higher operative risk due to adhesions and previous surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 62.40 |
| Total RVU | 62.40 |
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 62.40, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33622?
CPT 33622 (Redo complicated cardiac anomaly) is a Surgery code. Surgical redo operation for complete repair of a complex congenital cardiac anomaly, typically following initial staged procedure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33622?
The work RVU for CPT 33622 is 62.40. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33622 used?
Performed as definitive completion following initial palliation (e.g., after Fontan stage 2 or final VSD closure); higher operative risk due to adhesions and previous surgery.
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