33766 Shunt supr v/c p-art 1 lung
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 RVU | 22.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.78 |
| Total RVU | 37.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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