33877 Thoracoabdominal graft
Also known as: Thoracoabdominal aorta repair, TAA graft, thoracoabdominal graft
Thoracoabdominal aortic graft; surgical replacement of the aorta extending from the thorax through the abdomen with a prosthetic graft to address extensive aortic disease spanning multiple visceral segments.
Clinical Context
Most extensive aortic reconstruction, used for chronic thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. Requires segmental aortic clamping or left heart bypass, careful management of spinal cord perfusion, and visceral artery reimplantation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 67.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.21 |
| Malpractice RVU | 17.06 |
| Total RVU | 98.57 |
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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