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 RVU | 26.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.69 |
| Total RVU | 43.86 |
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
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