CPT^® 33511, Under Venous Grafting Only for Coronary Artery Bypass

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33511 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Venous Grafting Only for Coronary Artery Bypass.

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Summary

The provider diverts blood flow from damaged vessels in the heart by grafting in two vein segments taken from another location, such as the leg, to restore circulation, improve the function of the heart, and decrease symptoms like angina.

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Aortic Root Repair, Aortic Valve Replacement

[QUOTE="ellis3350, post: 495881, member: 217994"] I'm kind of looking at 33863 since they ended up replacing the valve. I'm also looking at 34716,RT, 33511, 33979. I must be missing the IABP and he do... [ Read More ]

Aortic Root Repair, Aortic Valve Replacement

I'm kind of looking at 33863 since they ended up replacing the valve. I'm also looking at 34716,RT, 33511, 33979. I must be missing the IABP and he doesn't mention if the vein harvest was done endosco... [ Read More ]

Denied Modifiers

[QUOTE="tmr1965, post: 419770, member: 125440"]I am just learning Cardiology Procedures, and UHC Dual Medicare denied the modifier LC on CPT code 33533, and the RC for the CPT code 33518. Also Humana... [ Read More ]

Denied Modifiers

I am just learning Cardiology Procedures, and UHC Dual Medicare denied the modifier LC on CPT code 33533, and the RC for the CPT code 33518. Also Humana Medicare denied the LD modifier on CPT code 33... [ Read More ]

COC, CPC seeking remote outpatient or ASC coding position full-time part-time will work contract

Deborah Robinson COC (old name CPC-H), CPC 3941 Applegate Cir * Brandon, FL. 33511 Email: [email]dlrobinson100@aol.com[/email] Work history: Pyramid Healthcare Solutions (Anthelio Healthcare and At... [ Read More ]

Cabg blunder

[b]Coding CABG[/b] I agree with ER CPC. You can NOT code 33511 & 33533 together. When coding a CABG: check what is done 1- Arterial Graft (33533-33536) 2- Combined Arterial & Venous Graft (33533-3... [ Read More ]

Cabg blunder

Yes! Both are billable together with the higher paying APC being the 33511. Hope this helps :)... [ Read More ]

Cabg blunder

Hello family, I need your help and please advise me if I am wrong. Can you bill 33511 and 33533 together? If you can, please provider example or reference where I can have for notes. If no, I didn'... [ Read More ]

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33683, 33511, 33530. I did not see anything regarding 33641.... [ Read More ]

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PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Type 1 aortic dissection. 2. Ruptured aortic aneurysm. 3. Aorta atrial fistula. 4. Coronary artery disease. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Redo replacement of the ascending aort... [ Read More ]

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