33900 Percutaneous p-art revsc 1 nm nt uni
Also known as: PA stent unilateral, pulmonary artery revascularization, PA intervention
Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of one native artery stent in unilateral pulmonary circulation; minimally invasive stent placement in a single native pulmonary artery branch.
In Plain Language
Stent placement in lung artery on one side; Pulmonary artery stenting single side
Clinical Context
Percutaneous intervention for pulmonary artery stenosis in patients with complex congenital heart disease, branch pulmonary artery obstruction, or chronic thromboembolic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.75 |
| Total RVU | 10.75 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 10.75, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33900?
CPT 33900 (Percutaneous p-art revsc 1 nm nt uni) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of one native artery stent in unilateral pulmonary circulation; minimally invasive stent placement in a single native pulmonary artery branch.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33900?
The work RVU for CPT 33900 is 10.75. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Congenital Cardiology.
When is CPT 33900 used?
Percutaneous intervention for pulmonary artery stenosis in patients with complex congenital heart disease, branch pulmonary artery obstruction, or chronic thromboembolic disease.
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