33940 Removal of donor heart
Also known as: Donor heart harvest, heart procurement, organ removal
Removal of donor heart; surgical procurement of donor heart for transplantation from deceased donor.
In Plain Language
Organ removal for heart transplant; Donor heart recovery
Clinical Context
Operative procedure performed at organ procurement operation for removal of deceased donor heart for subsequent heart transplantation.
RVU Information
CPT 33940 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 33940?
CPT 33940 (Removal of donor heart) is a Surgery code. Removal of donor heart; surgical procurement of donor heart for transplantation from deceased donor.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33940?
The work RVU for CPT 33940 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Transplantation, Cardiothoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 33940 used?
Operative procedure performed at organ procurement operation for removal of deceased donor heart for subsequent heart transplantation.
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