33979 Insert intracorporeal device
Surgery
Also known as: Implantable LVAD, intracorporeal VAD, internal heart pump
Insertion of intracorporeal ventricular assist device; surgical implantation of a fully implantable left ventricular assist device.
Clinical Context
Surgical implantation of newer generation fully implantable left ventricular assist devices for destination therapy or bridge to transplantation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 36.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.01 |
| Total RVU | 52.95 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,768.53
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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