33880 Evasc repair ta ndgft cov lsa
Also known as: TEVAR with LSA coverage, endovascular aortic repair, stent graft with subclavian coverage, thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta with nondegenerative graft covering left subclavian artery; percutaneous or minimally invasive placement of an endovascular stent graft with coverage of the left subclavian artery origin.
In Plain Language
Minimally invasive aorta repair with covered graft; Stent graft placement in thoracic aorta
Clinical Context
Less invasive alternative to open surgery for descending thoracic aortic pathology. Left subclavian coverage may require revascularization via carotid-subclavian bypass to prevent arm ischemia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.33 |
| Total RVU | 26.33 |
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 26.33, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33880?
CPT 33880 (Evasc repair ta ndgft cov lsa) is a Surgery code. Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta with nondegenerative graft covering left subclavian artery; percutaneous or minimally invasive placement of an endovascular stent graft with coverage of the left subclavian artery origin.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33880?
The work RVU for CPT 33880 is 26.33. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33880 used?
Less invasive alternative to open surgery for descending thoracic aortic pathology. Left subclavian coverage may require revascularization via carotid-subclavian bypass to prevent arm ischemia.
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