33901 Percutaneous p-art revsc 1 nm nt bi
Also known as: PA stent bilateral, bilateral pulmonary artery intervention, PA bilateral stenting
Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of one native artery stent in bilateral pulmonary circulation; minimally invasive stent placement in native pulmonary artery branches on both sides.
In Plain Language
Stent placement in lung arteries on both sides; Pulmonary artery stenting both sides
Clinical Context
Percutaneous intervention for bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis, often in patients with complex congenital lesions or chronic thromboembolic disease requiring dual-sided intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.14 |
| Total RVU | 14.14 |
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 14.14, this code ranks in the 71st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33901?
CPT 33901 (Percutaneous p-art revsc 1 nm nt bi) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of one native artery stent in bilateral pulmonary circulation; minimally invasive stent placement in native pulmonary artery branches on both sides.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33901?
The work RVU for CPT 33901 is 14.14. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Congenital Cardiology.
When is CPT 33901 used?
Percutaneous intervention for bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis, often in patients with complex congenital lesions or chronic thromboembolic disease requiring dual-sided intervention.
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