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33927 Impltj tot replacement hrt sys

Surgery

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 RVU47.78
Practice Expense RVU9.42
Malpractice RVU12.06
Total RVU69.26

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,313.28

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryHeart Failure SurgeryTransplantation

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.