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33681 Closure 1 vsd with wo patch

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: single VSD closure, isolated VSD repair, VSD patch or primary closure

Surgical closure of a single ventricular septal defect using patch closure or direct suturing technique.

Clinical Context

Indicated for hemodynamically significant isolated ventricular septal defects; primary approach for anatomically favorable defects with moderate shunt.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU31.53
Practice Expense RVU12.79
Malpractice RVU7.95
Total RVU52.27

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,745.82

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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