CPT code 33464 represents tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring insertion, a cardiac surgical procedure used to repair the tricuspid valve and treat tricuspid regurgitation. This code captures a valve repair approach that preserves native valve tissue while restoring annular geometry with an implanted ring. Nationally, procedures addressing tricuspid disease are gaining attention because of rising recognition of tricuspid regurgitation’s impact on morbidity and the expanding role of both surgical and transcatheter therapies.

Key payers covered in this overview include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and the service type represented by the code. The publication outlines what stakeholders can expect in related content: payer coverage patterns and benchmarks where available, policy and coding guidance updates affecting surgical valve repair, and clinical considerations that inform coding and billing for tricuspid valve procedures. Where specific input data are missing, the text notes the absence of those elements.

This summary is intended for a national audience of clinicians, coding professionals, and policy analysts seeking a clear description of the procedure behind CPT code 33464 and the topics addressed in the full publication.