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33720 Repair of heart defect

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: simple heart defect repair, isolated defect repair, straightforward cardiac repair

Surgical repair of a simple congenital heart defect without additional complex involvement.

Clinical Context

Indicated for isolated, anatomically straightforward congenital lesions amenable to direct closure or simple reconstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU26.58
Practice Expense RVU10.59
Malpractice RVU6.69
Total RVU43.86

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,464.92

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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