33786 Repair arterial trunk
Also known as: Truncus repair, arterial trunk repair, truncus arteriosus correction
Repair of arterial trunk (truncus arteriosus); surgical correction of the failure of the embryologic truncus arteriosus to properly divide into the aorta, pulmonary artery, and coronary arteries.
Clinical Context
Used for congenital truncus arteriosus, a rare condition where a single arterial trunk arises from the heart instead of the normal three separate vessels. This requires early surgical intervention to separate the pulmonary circulation from the systemic circulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 40.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 10.29 |
| Total RVU | 63.14 |
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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