AMA CPT® Assistant - 2015 Issue 12 (December)

Surgery: Respiratory System (Q&A) (December 2015)

December 2015 page 16a Surgery: Respiratory System Question: What is the appropriate CPT code to report a left cardiac sympathetic denervation (also known as left stellate cardiac ganglionectomy)? Answer: Left cardiac sympathetic denervation is a rare procedure that represents a generous sympathectomy for an unusual indication. Left cardiac sympathetic denervation is also used to reduce cardiac events in patients with congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS). If the procedure is performed thoracoscopically, report code 32664, Thoracoscopy, surgical; with thoracic sympathectomy. If the procedure is performed via open thoracotomy, report code 32999, Unlisted procedure, lungs and pleura. Surgery: Respiratory System (Q&...

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