33660 Repair of heart defects
Also known as: congenital heart defect repair, cardiac anomaly repair, heart defect correction
Surgical repair of a congenital heart defect, typically a simple or isolated lesion without additional complex involvement.
In Plain Language
fixing birth defect in heart
Clinical Context
General category for congenital heart defect repair; includes various lesions of moderate complexity with straightforward surgical approaches.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.03 |
| Total RVU | 31.03 |
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 31.03, 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 33660?
CPT 33660 (Repair of heart defects) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a congenital heart defect, typically a simple or isolated lesion without additional complex involvement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33660?
The work RVU for CPT 33660 is 31.03. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33660 used?
General category for congenital heart defect repair; includes various lesions of moderate complexity with straightforward surgical approaches.
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