33976 Implant ventricular device
Surgery
Also known as: Biventricular VAD, second VAD implant, BVAD implantation
Implantation of ventricular assist device (second system); surgical implantation of additional or biventricular ventricular assist device.
Clinical Context
Implantation of second (right) ventricular assist device when biventricular support is needed for severe biventricular dysfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 29.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.15 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.20 |
| Total RVU | 43.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,447.22
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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