33917 Repair pulmonary artery
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 RVU | 24.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.72 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.21 |
| Total RVU | 41.60 |
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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