33858 As-aort grf f/aortic dsj
Also known as: Aortic dissection repair, ascending aortic graft, ascending aorta replacement
Ascending aortic graft for aortic dissection; surgical replacement of the ascending aorta with a prosthetic graft to address acute or chronic aortic dissection involving the ascending thoracic aorta.
Clinical Context
Performed for acute Type A aortic dissection or chronic ascending aortic pathology secondary to dissection. Essential emergency procedure for Type A dissections to prevent rupture, hemorrhage, and acute aortic regurgitation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 61.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.69 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.31 |
| Total RVU | 93.82 |
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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