33897 Percutaneous trluml angp nt/recr coa
Also known as: PTA coarctation, balloon angioplasty coarctation, percutaneous dilation
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of native or recurrent coarctation of the aorta; minimally invasive balloon dilation of coarctation stenosis without surgical incision.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous alternative to surgical repair in selected patients with native or recurrent coarctation. Success depends on lesion characteristics; stent placement may be necessary for inadequate response.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.96 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.52 |
| Total RVU | 15.02 |
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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