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.
In Plain Language
Surgery to replace chest and belly aorta; Extended aorta replacement
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 |
| Total RVU | 67.30 |
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 67.30, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33877?
CPT 33877 (Thoracoabdominal graft) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33877?
The work RVU for CPT 33877 is 67.30. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33877 used?
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.
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