AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 4 (April)
Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (April 2019)
April 2019 page 10c Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: An elderly patient was brought into the operating room with an ascending aortic arch aneurysm. The surgeon performed a total aortic arch and ascending aorta replacement, followed by a bifurcated graft between the ascending aortic graft, innominate artery, and left carotid artery. Lastly, a left atrial appendage ligation was performed. What code(s) should be reported? Answer: Report code 33860, Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed, with modifier 22, Increased procedural services, for the ascending aortic repair and total aortic arch repair. Code 33999, Unlisted procedure, cardiac...
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