33690 Banding pulmonary artery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: pulmonary artery banding, PA banding, single PA band
Surgical application of a restrictive band around the pulmonary artery to limit excessive pulmonary blood flow.
Clinical Context
Palliative procedure for lesions with excessive pulmonary blood flow (e.g., large VSD, truncus arteriosus); reduces RV volume overload pending definitive repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.76 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.99 |
| Total RVU | 34.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,155.64
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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