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.
In Plain Language
Surgery to implant artificial heart; Mechanical heart replacement
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 |
| Total RVU | 47.78 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 47.78, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33927?
CPT 33927 (Impltj tot replacement hrt sys) is a Surgery code. Implantation of total replacement heart system (artificial heart); surgical placement of a completely implantable artificial heart to replace native cardiac function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33927?
The work RVU for CPT 33927 is 47.78. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure Surgery, Transplantation.
When is CPT 33927 used?
Destination therapy or bridge-to-transplantation procedure for end-stage biventricular heart failure. Provides complete hemodynamic support replacing native heart.
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