33967 Insert i-aort percut device
Also known as: IABP insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump, balloon pump placement
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump with percutaneous approach; percutaneous placement of intra-aortic balloon pump for circulatory support.
In Plain Language
Balloon pump insertion in main artery; Aorta balloon support placement
Clinical Context
Percutaneous placement of IABP for hemodynamic support in cardiogenic shock, acute mitral regurgitation, or as bridge to more definitive therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.72 |
| Total RVU | 4.72 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.72, this code ranks in the 32nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33967?
CPT 33967 (Insert i-aort percut device) is a Surgery code. Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump with percutaneous approach; percutaneous placement of intra-aortic balloon pump for circulatory support.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33967?
The work RVU for CPT 33967 is 4.72. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care.
When is CPT 33967 used?
Percutaneous placement of IABP for hemodynamic support in cardiogenic shock, acute mitral regurgitation, or as bridge to more definitive therapy.
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