AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 1 (January)

Surgery: Cardiovascular System (January 2004)

January 2004 page 28-end Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Cardiovascular System, 33404, 33975 (Q&A) Question Should code 33404, Construction of apical-aortic conduit, be reported in addition to code 33975, Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle? AMA Comment It would not be appropriate to report procedure code 33404 separately as it is a necessary component of the main procedure described by code 33975. Surgery: Cardiovascular System (January 2004). CPT® Assistant. 2004; January 2004 page 28-end ...

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