33688 Closure 1vsd with wo ptch removal bnd
Also known as: VSD closure with band removal, completion VSD repair, single VSD band removal
Surgical closure of a single ventricular septal defect with removal of a previously placed pulmonary artery band.
Clinical Context
Performed as definitive completion procedure following earlier PA banding palliation; achieves hemodynamic correction through combined VSD closure and PA debanding.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 33.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.74 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.55 |
| Total RVU | 52.17 |
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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