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Understand 33990 vs. 33991 to Prevent a $200 Mistake
Published on Mon Jul 14, 2014
Question: Which code should I report for pVAD replacement? Illinois Subscriber Answer: When the physician removes an existing peripheral ventricular assist device (pVAD) and inserts a new one at the same session, you should report only the insertion code. Choose from these two codes: 33990, Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous including radiological supervision and interpretation; arterial access only 33991, … [...]