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Other Cardiac Surgery Procedures CPT® Code range 33999- 33999

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Heart and Pericardium 33999-33999 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 33999- 33999
Section 33999-33999
Other Cardiac Surgery Procedures
33999
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Note states that physician implanted Bi-V capable PM with only an LV lead, no right leads mentioned. The product is not labeled as a Leadless PM. I am thinking this should be coded with unlisted c... [ Read More ]
Denial for 33999 - LV Lead Extraction
When ever i bill an unlisted code (I wouldn't recommend billing unlisted for LV lead extraction without the report to review) i add a line comment on the procedure done (lv lead removal in your case) ... [ Read More ]
Denial for 33999 - LV Lead Extraction
[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]I received a denial that stated that we must include a definition or description of the nature, extent and need for the procedure or service, as well as the provider's time, ef... [ Read More ]
LBB lead
existing RV ICD lead, reused upgrade : new RA, new LBB lead, plugged into the LV port on a CRT-D can how would you bill this? strickly dual chamber? BUT will the 3 lead edit because of a HCPCS cod... [ Read More ]
ganglion plexus
As many as you need! I'm not Dr. Z. You may try 33999 for unlisted cardiac surgery or 93799 - Unlisted cardiovascular service.... [ Read More ]
Right Atrial Thrombectomy
[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 493231, member: 67434"] Well, you can't use 92973 as that is for removal of thrombus in the coronary arteries using Angiojet. Suction thrombectomy was performed. Really not... [ Read More ]
Right Atrial Thrombectomy
Well, you can't use 92973 as that is for removal of thrombus in the coronary arteries using Angiojet. Suction thrombectomy was performed. Really nothing on the arterial side, the carotid filter system... [ Read More ]
Coding a LBB lead
I was wondering if anyone has physicians that have been implanting LBB leads? Our physicians have been inserting LBB leads now instead of the usual RV lead. The lead goes through the septum from the r... [ Read More ]
Removal of mitral valve annuloplasty ring?
Removal of mitral valve annuloplasty ring? 33999 compared to ?... [ Read More ]
Revision of Epicardial LV Lead via Thoracotomy
I am unsure about what CPT codes to use for this case. I considered 33999 (compared to 33202) and 93287 x 2. Can someone please help? PROCEDURES PERFORMED: 1. Revision of epicardial left ventricular... [ Read More ]
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