33802 Division aberrant vessel
Also known as: Aberrant vessel division, subclavian division, innominate division
Division of an aberrant vessel; surgical division of an abnormally positioned vessel, typically an anomalous subclavian or innominate artery that constricts the esophagus or trachea.
In Plain Language
Surgery to cut an abnormal artery; Vascular ring repair
Clinical Context
Used to treat vascular rings or slings, particularly anomalous right subclavian artery or right aortic arch with left ligamentum arteriosus, which may cause esophageal or tracheal compression presenting with dysphagia or stridor.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.91 |
| Total RVU | 17.91 |
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 17.91, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33802?
CPT 33802 (Division aberrant vessel) is a Surgery code. Division of an aberrant vessel; surgical division of an abnormally positioned vessel, typically an anomalous subclavian or innominate artery that constricts the esophagus or trachea.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33802?
The work RVU for CPT 33802 is 17.91. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33802 used?
Used to treat vascular rings or slings, particularly anomalous right subclavian artery or right aortic arch with left ligamentum arteriosus, which may cause esophageal or tracheal compression presenting with dysphagia or stridor.
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