33762 Shunt desc aorta to pulmonary artery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: descending aorta-PA shunt, DA-PA shunt, descending aortic shunt
Surgical creation of a shunt from the descending aorta to the pulmonary artery for cyanotic heart disease palliation.
Clinical Context
Alternative palliative shunt when other access is limited; provides adequate pulmonary blood flow in select cyanotic lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.04 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.69 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.55 |
| Total RVU | 36.28 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,211.75
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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