Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q & A) (December 2010)

December 2010 page 12a Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: What is the correct CPT code to report the open removal of an atrial septal defect (ASD) device with primary closure of an atrial septal defect, in the event the device was previously placed by another physician approximately one year ago? Sandie Becker, CMC, San Jose, CA Answer: Code 33315 , Cardiotomy, exploratory (includes removal of foreign body, atrial or ventricular thrombus); with cardiopulmonary bypass , should be reported for the removal of the atrial septal defect (ASD) device assuming the procedure is done on bypass. Code 33641 , Repair atrial septal defect, secundum...

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This article is a short CPT coding question-and-answer item focused on cardiovascular surgery. It discusses how the scenario is handled in the context of atrial septal defect device removal and related repair reporting, and it is relevant to coders, billers, and auditors working with surgical cardiovascular procedures and CPT guidance from 2010.

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Short Q&A articles like this help coders interpret specialty coding guidance for uncommon cardiovascular operative scenarios and understand how CPT reporting concepts are presented in official educational material.

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  • How the article is organized as a brief question-and-answer guidance item.

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billers
  • Cardiovascular surgery coding specialists
  • Compliance staff

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