33782 Nikaidoh procedure
Also known as: Nikaidoh procedure, aortic translocation, aortic-pulmonary translocation
Nikaidoh procedure: surgical repair of transposition of great arteries using a combination of aortic-pulmonary translocation with intraventricular tunnel.
In Plain Language
complex surgery to rearrange heart arteries
Clinical Context
Alternative TGA repair approach particularly useful for TGA with anterior aorta or anomalous coronary origins; avoids coronary transfer.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 58.58 |
| Total RVU | 58.58 |
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 58.58, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33782?
CPT 33782 (Nikaidoh procedure) is a Surgery code. Nikaidoh procedure: surgical repair of transposition of great arteries using a combination of aortic-pulmonary translocation with intraventricular tunnel.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33782?
The work RVU for CPT 33782 is 58.58. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33782 used?
Alternative TGA repair approach particularly useful for TGA with anterior aorta or anomalous coronary origins; avoids coronary transfer.
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