CPT 33243 Removal of single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator electrode by thoracotomy
RVU Snapshot
- Work RVU: 22.98
- PE RVU: 10.42
- MP RVU: 5.61
- Total RVU: 39.01
- Estimated Medicare payment: $1,302.97
- Global period: 90
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Coding Note
Case Builder uses this same total-RVU Medicare payment estimate and applies modifier or MPPR adjustments only at the case level.
Source: CMS PFS RVU26C July 2026 non-QPP. Educational coding support only; confirm final billing against AMA CPT, CMS MPFS, NCCI, and payer policy.