33724 Repair venous anomaly
Also known as: anomalous venous return repair, vein rerouting surgery, PAPVR repair
Surgical repair of anomalous venous return, correcting abnormally draining pulmonary or systemic veins.
In Plain Language
fixing misconnected heart veins
Clinical Context
Performed for partial or total anomalous pulmonary or systemic venous return; re-establishes normal venous drainage to appropriate atrial chambers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.94 |
| Total RVU | 26.94 |
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 26.94, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33724?
CPT 33724 (Repair venous anomaly) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of anomalous venous return, correcting abnormally draining pulmonary or systemic veins.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33724?
The work RVU for CPT 33724 is 26.94. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33724 used?
Performed for partial or total anomalous pulmonary or systemic venous return; re-establishes normal venous drainage to appropriate atrial chambers.
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