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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 RVU29.98
Practice Expense RVU6.15
Malpractice RVU7.20
Total RVU43.33

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

Cardiac SurgeryHeart Failure SurgeryTransplantation

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.