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33766 Shunt supr v/c p-art 1 lung

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: Glenn procedure stage 1, superior vena cava to PA shunt, bidirectional cavopulmonary

Surgical creation of a shunt from the superior vena cava to the pulmonary artery of one lung (Glenn procedure - first stage).

Clinical Context

First stage of single ventricle palliation (Glenn procedure); redirects superior vena cava blood to pulmonary artery, increasing pulmonary blood flow.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU22.98
Practice Expense RVU8.88
Malpractice RVU5.78
Total RVU37.64

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,257.18

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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