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33917 Repair pulmonary artery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: PA repair, pulmonary artery reconstruction, PA plasty

Repair of pulmonary artery; surgical reconstruction or repair of a pulmonary artery branch to address stenosis, hypoplasia, or other obstruction.

Clinical Context

Performed for stenosis of pulmonary artery branches, often in patients with complex congenital heart disease, shunt procedures, or chronic thromboembolic disease.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU24.67
Practice Expense RVU10.72
Malpractice RVU6.21
Total RVU41.60

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,389.44

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryCongenital Heart SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery

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