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CPT® 2022:

LAA Exclusion, Coarctation of Aorta Repair, Congenital Defect Cath Codes Highlight Next Year’s CPT® Changes

Published on Wed Sep 29, 2021

Hint: CPT® 2022 will delete congenital heart cath codes 93530- 93533. When CPT® 2022 becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2022, you’ll see many new codes, deletions, and revisions. Cardiology practices should especially be aware of the new atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion codes, as well as the new coarctation of aorta repair codes, the new and deleted congenital heart catheter codes, [...]
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