CPT^® 33533, Under Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33533 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass.

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The provider diverts blood flow from a damaged vessel in the heart by grafting in a single segment of an artery from another location, such as in the chest or abdomen, to restore circulation, improve the function of the heart, and decrease symptoms like angina.

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