33904 Percutaneous p-art revsc each additional
Also known as: Additional PA stent, extra PA stenting, supplemental stent
Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of each additional stent; additional stent placement beyond the first stent in pulmonary artery intervention.
In Plain Language
Extra stent placement in lung arteries; Additional pulmonary artery stent
Clinical Context
Add-on code used when additional stents are required during pulmonary artery intervention beyond the primary stent placement in same or contralateral artery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.39 |
| Total RVU | 5.39 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.39, this code ranks in the 36th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33904?
CPT 33904 (Percutaneous p-art revsc each additional) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization with placement of each additional stent; additional stent placement beyond the first stent in pulmonary artery intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33904?
The work RVU for CPT 33904 is 5.39. This code is primarily used by Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Congenital Cardiology.
When is CPT 33904 used?
Add-on code used when additional stents are required during pulmonary artery intervention beyond the primary stent placement in same or contralateral artery.
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