33933 Prepare donor heart/lung
Also known as: Organ preparation, heart-lung bench work, donor preparation
Preparation of donor heart and lung; ex vivo assessment, preparation, and conditioning of procured donor heart and lungs for implantation.
In Plain Language
Preparation of organs for transplant; Donor organ conditioning
Clinical Context
Bench preparation of procured donor heart-lung block including inspection, assessment of viability, organ system perfusion, and technique modifications for implantation.
RVU Information
CPT 33933 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 33933?
CPT 33933 (Prepare donor heart/lung) is a Surgery code. Preparation of donor heart and lung; ex vivo assessment, preparation, and conditioning of procured donor heart and lungs for implantation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33933?
The work RVU for CPT 33933 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Transplantation, Thoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 33933 used?
Bench preparation of procured donor heart-lung block including inspection, assessment of viability, organ system perfusion, and technique modifications for implantation.
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