33881 Evasc repair ta ndgft xcov lsa
Also known as: TEVAR without LSA coverage, endovascular aortic repair, stent graft preservation LSA, TEVAR extension
Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta with nondegenerative graft with excludable left subclavian artery; percutaneous stent graft placement without covering the left subclavian artery, preserving its perfusion.
In Plain Language
Minimally invasive aorta repair preserving arm artery; Stent graft with subclavian preservation
Clinical Context
Endovascular approach to descending thoracic aortic disease with preservation of left subclavian artery patency, avoiding need for additional revascularization procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.97 |
| Total RVU | 21.97 |
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 21.97, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33881?
CPT 33881 (Evasc repair ta ndgft xcov lsa) is a Surgery code. Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta with nondegenerative graft with excludable left subclavian artery; percutaneous stent graft placement without covering the left subclavian artery, preserving its perfusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33881?
The work RVU for CPT 33881 is 21.97. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33881 used?
Endovascular approach to descending thoracic aortic disease with preservation of left subclavian artery patency, avoiding need for additional revascularization procedures.
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