CPT code 33463 represents surgical repair of the tricuspid valve to correct tricuspid valve regurgitation, a clinically significant intervention to restore valve function and improve cardiac hemodynamics. Nationally, procedures to repair the tricuspid valve are important for patients with symptomatic regurgitation or functional tricuspid disease associated with other cardiac conditions. Coverage and payment for this inpatient cardiac surgery affect hospital resource allocation, care pathways, and post-operative management.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of where CPT code 33463 is used clinically, typical sites of service, and the broader clinical context for tricuspid valve repair. The publication presents benchmarking and payment context where available, highlights relevant policy updates affecting cardiac surgical services, and summarizes coding considerations tied to this specific CPT code. Clinical implications for care teams and hospital administrators are outlined, focusing on procedure intensity, inpatient care requirements, and alignment with cardiac surgery service lines.

Data not available in the input is noted where applicable, and readers will gain a clear, national-level briefing on CPT code 33463 and its role in surgical management of tricuspid valve regurgitation.