33930 Removal of donor heart/lung
Also known as: Donor organ retrieval, heart-lung procurement, organ harvest
Removal of donor heart and lung; surgical procurement of donor heart and lungs for transplantation from deceased donor.
In Plain Language
Organ removal for transplant donation; Donor heart and lung recovery
Clinical Context
Operative procedure performed at organ procurement operation for removal of deceased donor heart and lungs for subsequent transplantation.
RVU Information
CPT 33930 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33930?
CPT 33930 (Removal of donor heart/lung) is a Surgery code. Removal of donor heart and lung; surgical procurement of donor heart and lungs for transplantation from deceased donor.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33930?
The work RVU for CPT 33930 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Transplantation, Thoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 33930 used?
Operative procedure performed at organ procurement operation for removal of deceased donor heart and lungs for subsequent transplantation.
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