33755 Shunt as-aort to pulmonary artery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: aortic-pulmonary shunt, ascending aorta-PA shunt, central shunt
Surgical creation of an aorto-to-pulmonary artery shunt using an interposition graft or prosthetic material.
Clinical Context
Palliative procedure creating systemic-to-pulmonary connection from ascending aorta; used when subclavian artery shunt is not feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.04 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.55 |
| Total RVU | 37.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,262.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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