CPT 33910
Global 090 ActiveRemove lung artery emboli
CPT 33910 Billing & Documentation Guide
CPT code 33910 (Remove lung artery emboli) is classified under Surgery (Respiratory/Cardiovascular) with a global period indicator of 090. The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule assigns a work RVU of 47, a non-facility practice expense RVU of 15.2, and a malpractice RVU of 11.29, a total non-facility RVU of 73.49 and facility RVU of 73.49. With the current conversion factor of $33.4009, the national average non-facility reimbursement is approximately $2454.54, though rates vary from $2172.36 to $3103.24 based on MAC locality and Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs).
When billing 33910, ensure documentation supports medical necessity and the specific components required for the code's level of service. For E/M codes, document MDM (medical decision-making) elements: problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk. For procedural codes, document the indication, technique, and any complications. Always verify NCCI edits before bundling 33910 with related codes; this code has 10 PTP bundling relationships on file (see table below).
Payment Status & Global Period
Active code (paid under MPFS)
90-day global period (major surgery: 1 day pre-op + procedure + 90 days post-op)
MUE Limit (Medically Unlikely Edits)
Submitting more than 1 units of 33910 for the same patient on the same date triggers automatic line denial unless an appropriate modifier and supporting documentation justify the higher quantity.
RVU Breakdown, CPT 33910
| Component | Non-Facility | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Work RVU | 47 | 47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.29 | 11.29 |
| Total RVU | 73.49 | 73.49 |
| Conversion Factor | $33.4009 | |
2026 Medicare Reimbursement by State, CPT 33910
State-level averages across all MAC localities. Non-facility rates typically apply to office-based services; facility rates apply to hospital outpatient / inpatient.
| State | Non-Facility | Facility | Range (Non-Fac) | Localities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2431.35 | $2431.35 | $2355.09 - $2676.74 | 29 |
| Florida | $2813.31 | $2813.31 | $2621.97 - $3052.03 | 3 |
| Georgia | $2507.73 | $2507.73 | $2472.2 - $2543.26 | 2 |
| Illinois | $2786.53 | $2786.53 | $2622.77 - $2956.5 | 4 |
| Michigan | $2577.33 | $2577.33 | $2459.11 - $2695.55 | 2 |
| North Carolina | $2284.48 | $2284.48 | $2284.48 - $2284.48 | 1 |
| New York | $2723.34 | $2723.34 | $2317.25 - $2974.23 | 5 |
| Ohio | $2413.48 | $2413.48 | $2413.48 - $2413.48 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $2484.37 | $2484.37 | $2392.26 - $2576.48 | 2 |
| Texas | $2428.58 | $2428.58 | $2379.66 - $2605.43 | 8 |
Source: CMS PFSRVU 2026 · Updated 2026-04-01. Full locality-level detail available for all 53 states, contact us for custom reports.
NCCI Bundling Edits, CPT 33910
Procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edits. If you bill any of these codes with 33910 on the same date of service, review the modifier indicator and payer policy before submission.
| Partner Code | Relationship | Modifier Allowed | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0213T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | No | Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code |
| 0216T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | No | Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code |
| 0228T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | No | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0230T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | No | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0596T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0597T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0632T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction |
| 0708T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0709T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | Standards of medical/surgical practice |
| 0903T | Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier | Yes | Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code |
Frequently Asked Questions, CPT 33910
What does CPT code 33910 mean? +
CPT code 33910 represents: Remove lung artery emboli. It's in the Surgery (Respiratory/Cardiovascular) category with a global period of 090.
What is the Medicare reimbursement for CPT 33910? +
The 2026 Medicare national average non-facility payment for CPT 33910 is $2454.54. Rates range from $2172.36 to $3103.24 across 53 states depending on MAC locality and GPCIs.
What modifiers can I use with CPT 33910? +
Surgery codes commonly use modifier 22 (increased procedural services), 50 (bilateral), 51 (multiple procedures), 52 (reduced services), 58/78/79 (staged, unplanned return, unrelated within global), 62 (co-surgeons), 80/82 (assistant surgeon), and 59 or the X{EPSU} subset for distinct procedural service.
What bundling edits apply to CPT 33910? +
This code has 10 NCCI PTP bundling relationships. See the NCCI Bundling section below for full list.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.
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