33927 Impltj tot replacement hrt sys
Also known as: Total artificial heart, TAH implantation, artificial heart
Implantation of total replacement heart system (artificial heart); surgical placement of a completely implantable artificial heart to replace native cardiac function.
Clinical Context
Destination therapy or bridge-to-transplantation procedure for end-stage biventricular heart failure. Provides complete hemodynamic support replacing native heart.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 47.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 12.06 |
| Total RVU | 69.26 |
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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