33710 Repair of heart defects
Also known as: complex congenital cardiac repair, multiple component defect repair, comprehensive CHD repair
Surgical repair of congenital heart defects with additional complexity or multiple repair components.
In Plain Language
fixing complex birth defect in heart
Clinical Context
Utilized for more complex congenital lesions with multiple abnormalities or technical challenges; requires advanced surgical expertise.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 36.56 |
| Total RVU | 36.56 |
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 36.56, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33710?
CPT 33710 (Repair of heart defects) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of congenital heart defects with additional complexity or multiple repair components.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33710?
The work RVU for CPT 33710 is 36.56. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33710 used?
Utilized for more complex congenital lesions with multiple abnormalities or technical challenges; requires advanced surgical expertise.
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