33824 Repair pda div 18 yrs & older
Also known as: Adult PDA division, PDA repair adults, ductus division adults
Repair of patent ductus arteriosus by division in patients 18 years of age or older; surgical closure of the PDA through complete division and ligation in adult patients.
In Plain Language
Surgery to close the ductus in adults; Ductus arteriosus division in older patients
Clinical Context
Performed in adult patients with late-presenting or symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus requiring definitive surgical closure, often after failed percutaneous intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.72 |
| Total RVU | 19.72 |
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 19.72, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33824?
CPT 33824 (Repair pda div 18 yrs & older) is a Surgery code. Repair of patent ductus arteriosus by division in patients 18 years of age or older; surgical closure of the PDA through complete division and ligation in adult patients.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33824?
The work RVU for CPT 33824 is 19.72. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Adult Congenital Heart Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33824 used?
Performed in adult patients with late-presenting or symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus requiring definitive surgical closure, often after failed percutaneous intervention.
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