Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (33140) (November 2000)

November 2000 page 5 Coding Communication Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (33140) Transmyocardial laser revascularization (laser TMR) is a new type of myocardial revascularization procedure that is becoming recognized by the cardiothoracic surgical community as a useful alternative or adjunct to coronary artery bypass grafting. This procedure is used in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) that is not responsive to medical therapy. Laser TMR may be performed in patients who are poor candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). This procedure may also be performed as an adjunct to CABG or PTCA in...

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Article Overview

This coding communication from CPT® Assistant discusses transmyocardial laser revascularization as a cardiothoracic surgical topic, with emphasis on how the procedure is presented in CPT and how it relates to other cardiac procedures. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to understand the article’s scope, the procedure context, and the general coding guidance surrounding this November 2000 update.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to cardiac surgery coding, especially when evaluating procedure context and reporting relationships involving CPT guidance from November 2000.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Communication

    Introduces the coding topic and frames the procedure within cardiothoracic surgery practice and CPT guidance.

  2. Clinical Vignette

    Presents a surgical case narrative illustrating the procedure context and the type of clinical scenario discussed in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames transmyocardial laser revascularization within CPT guidance
  • The general surgical and cardiac context addressed by the communication
  • The type of clinical scenario used to illustrate the procedure topic
  • How the article situates the procedure relative to other cardiac operations

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Cardiothoracic surgery billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance auditors
  • Coding educators

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