33977 Remove ventricular device
Surgery
Also known as: VAD removal, LVAD explantation, device removal
Removal of ventricular assist device; removal or explantation of a previously implanted left or right ventricular assist device.
Clinical Context
Removal of VAD at time of weaning when heart function has recovered or as part of progression to transplantation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.34 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.95 |
| Total RVU | 31.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,035.40
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
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.