33762 Shunt desc aorta to pulmonary artery
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.
In Plain Language
connecting back artery to lung artery
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 |
| Total RVU | 22.04 |
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 22.04, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33762?
CPT 33762 (Shunt desc aorta to pulmonary artery) is a Surgery code. Surgical creation of a shunt from the descending aorta to the pulmonary artery for cyanotic heart disease palliation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33762?
The work RVU for CPT 33762 is 22.04. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33762 used?
Alternative palliative shunt when other access is limited; provides adequate pulmonary blood flow in select cyanotic lesions.
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