CPT^® 33465, Under Surgical Procedures on the Tricuspid Valve

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33465 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Surgical Procedures on the Tricuspid Valve.

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The provider replaces the tricuspid valve with the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass. The tricuspid valve consists of three triangular membranous flaps (leaflets or cusps) and is situated at the opening of the right atrium into the right ventricle.

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Valve Replacement with Radiofrequency ablation of Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Dr performed a Mitral Valve replacement (CPT code 33430) and Tricuspid Valve replacement (33465) both were on cardiopulmonary bypass. A radiofrequency ablation, pulmonary vein isolation (33257) was a... [ Read More ]

CorMatrix tricuspid valve HELP Please

I would just go with 33465 and 33465,AS for the PA assist. I don't see a reason for the 22 but I could be wrong.... [ Read More ]

CorMatrix tricuspid valve HELP Please

Operation: #1. Tricuspid valvectomy #2. Construction and implantation of CorMatrix tricuspid valve #3. TEE anesthesia ×2 (pre-bypass and post-bypass) #4. Temporary cardiopulmonary bypass male w... [ Read More ]

I need some advice with this one

[QUOTE="ellis3350, post: 492372, member: 217994"] Okay, the 1st surgery I would code as 33430, 33465,51, 33405,51, 33202,51, 33530. The 2nd surgery I think I would go with 33465,78 and maybe 35820,78,... [ Read More ]

I need some advice with this one

Okay, the 1st surgery I would code as 33430, 33465,51, 33405,51, 33202,51, 33530. The 2nd surgery I think I would go with 33465,78 and maybe 35820,78,51.... [ Read More ]

I need some advice with this one

I have 2 reports a day apart. There is so much going on that I'm not sure I'm coding it correctly. I don't know if I'm even close to getting it right. Can anyone help me with this? My tentative cod... [ Read More ]

thoracotomy with complete decortication

Good morning TWilliam2019, I think you have the wrong op report for the decortication... For this procedure though I would code: 33465: Tricuspid valve replacement with CPB 76998-26: Epiaortic ultraso... [ Read More ]

Tricuspid Chordal Mass

I am sure you already coded this. I would bill for the tricuspid replacement 33465. Without reading the report, the mass is probably vegetation, which they would have to remove. You can add a 22 mo... [ Read More ]

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