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.
In Plain Language
Surgery to repair lung artery; Pulmonary artery narrowing repair
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 |
| Total RVU | 24.67 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 24.67, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33917?
CPT 33917 (Repair pulmonary artery) is a Surgery code. Repair of pulmonary artery; surgical reconstruction or repair of a pulmonary artery branch to address stenosis, hypoplasia, or other obstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33917?
The work RVU for CPT 33917 is 24.67. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33917 used?
Performed for stenosis of pulmonary artery branches, often in patients with complex congenital heart disease, shunt procedures, or chronic thromboembolic disease.
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