33968 Remove aortic assist device
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: IABP removal, balloon pump removal, assist device removal
Removal of aortic assist device; removal of intra-aortic balloon pump or other aortic assist device after hemodynamic support is no longer needed.
Clinical Context
Removal of IABP or other aortic assist devices at time of weaning from support when adequate cardiac function is recovered.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.62 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 0.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$29.73
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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