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33981 Replace vad pump external

Surgery

Also known as: VAD pump replacement, external pump exchange, external controller replacement

Replacement of ventricular assist device external pump; replacement of the external pump component of a ventricular assist device without replacing the intracorporeal portion.

Clinical Context

Replacement of external pump unit in VAD systems with external components when pump malfunction or failure occurs.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU15.71
Practice Expense RVU3.23
Malpractice RVU3.75
Total RVU22.69

Est. Medicare Payment

$757.85

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryHeart Failure SurgeryDevice Management

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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.