33746 Tissue cgen car anomal each additional
Also known as: additional shunt, shunt revision, shunt enlargement
Surgical revision, enlargement, or additional shunt creation for congenital cardiac anomaly (add-on code for each additional shunt).
In Plain Language
fixing or adding another shunt
Clinical Context
Used when an additional shunt is needed for adequate pulmonary blood flow or revision of existing shunt for improved hemodynamics.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.80 |
| Total RVU | 7.80 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.80, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33746?
CPT 33746 (Tissue cgen car anomal each additional) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision, enlargement, or additional shunt creation for congenital cardiac anomaly (add-on code for each additional shunt).
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33746?
The work RVU for CPT 33746 is 7.80. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology.
When is CPT 33746 used?
Used when an additional shunt is needed for adequate pulmonary blood flow or revision of existing shunt for improved hemodynamics.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.