Functional Single Ventricle Palliation (Hybrid Approach Stage 1 and Stage 2) (33620-33622) (July 2016)

July 2016 pages 3-5 Functional Single Ventricle Palliation (Hybrid Approach Stage 1 and Stage 2) (33620-33622) The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes 33620-33622 describe staged/hybrid surgical intervention, which may be used to manage and repair the complex congenital cardiac anomaly of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and related malformations. This article provides an overview of the surgical details for this hybrid procedure. HLHS and related malformations are congenital anomalies consisting of severe obstruction of both left-sided cardiac valves, as well as severe underdevelopment of the left side of the heart. Immediate therapy, often required within the first few...

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Article Overview

This CPT® Assistant article explains the staged hybrid approach to functional single ventricle palliation for complex congenital heart disease. It is aimed at cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric cardiology, and coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the procedure, the stage-based framework, and the related reporting context discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

Hybrid palliation involves multiple procedural components across different stages and specialties, so accurate understanding of the article helps users distinguish the overall repair framework from the individual services discussed by the source.

Article Sections

  1. July 2016 pages 3-5

    Introductory article context and scope for the July 2016 CPT® Assistant content.

  2. Functional Single Ventricle Palliation (Hybrid Approach Stage 1 and Stage 2)

    Overview of the staged hybrid approach for complex congenital cardiac palliation and the general procedure framework.

  3. Stage 1 Hybrid Palliation (33620, 33621)

    Discussion of the first-stage operative workflow, associated imaging and catheter-based components, and immediate postoperative follow-up.

  4. Stage 2 Hybrid Palliation (33622)

    Discussion of the later-stage reconstruction, preoperative evaluation, operative sequence, and postoperative monitoring.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames staged hybrid palliation for complex congenital heart disease
  • How the discussion is organized between stage 1 and stage 2 components
  • What types of reporting context the article provides for the procedure family
  • What broad perioperative and follow-up topics are covered for this staged repair

Who Should Read This

  • CPT coders
  • Cardiothoracic surgery coding staff
  • Pediatric cardiology coding staff
  • Hospital outpatient coding professionals
  • Clinical documentation specialists

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