CPT Codes For Surgical Procedures On The Pericardium

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for surgical procedures on the pericardium.

CPT Code 33016

CPT 33016 describes pericardiocentesis, including imaging guidance, when performed.

CPT Code 33017

CPT 33017 describes the percutaneous insertion of an indwelling catheter for pericardial drainage, with or without fluoroscopy and/or ultrasound guidance, for patients six years and older without congenital cardiac anomaly.

CPT Code 33018

CPT 33018 describes the percutaneous insertion of an indwelling catheter for pericardial drainage, with or without fluoroscopy and/or ultrasound guidance, for patients from birth through 5 years of age or any age with a congenital cardiac anomaly.

CPT Code 33019

CPT 33019 describes the percutaneous insertion of an indwelling catheter with CT guidance for pericardial drainage.

CPT Code 33020

CPT 33020 describes pericardiotomy for removing a clot or foreign body as a primary procedure.

CPT Code 33025

CPT 33025 describes the creation of a pericardial window or partial resection for drainage.

CPT Code 33030

CPT 33030 describes a pericardiectomy, either subtotal or complete, without cardiopulmonary bypass.

CPT Code 33031

CPT 33031 describes a subtotal or complete pericardiectomy with cardiopulmonary bypass.

CPT Code 33050

CPT 33050 describes the resection of a pericardial cyst or tumor.