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33764 Shunt central with prostc graft

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: central shunt with conduit, prosthetic shunt, conduit shunt

Surgical creation of a central shunt using a prosthetic conduit connecting the aorta to the pulmonary artery.

Clinical Context

Palliative shunt using synthetic or donor conduit; provides reliable systemic-to-pulmonary flow in complex anatomy or following failed previous shunt.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU22.04
Practice Expense RVU10.20
Malpractice RVU5.55
Total RVU37.79

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

Cardiac SurgeryCongenital Cardiology

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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.