33920 Repair pulmonary atresia
Also known as: Pulmonary atresia repair, RVOT reconstruction, PA/VSD repair
Repair of pulmonary atresia; surgical correction of complete agenesis or atresia of the pulmonary valve, restoring pulmonary blood flow by creating right ventricular outflow tract.
In Plain Language
Heart surgery to create lung artery outlet; Correction of closed-off lung artery valve
Clinical Context
Complex congenital repair for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (IVS) or with ventricular septal defect (VSD). Requires creation of right ventricular outflow tract.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.92 |
| Total RVU | 31.92 |
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 31.92, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33920?
CPT 33920 (Repair pulmonary atresia) is a Surgery code. Repair of pulmonary atresia; surgical correction of complete agenesis or atresia of the pulmonary valve, restoring pulmonary blood flow by creating right ventricular outflow tract.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33920?
The work RVU for CPT 33920 is 31.92. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33920 used?
Complex congenital repair for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (IVS) or with ventricular septal defect (VSD). Requires creation of right ventricular outflow tract.
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