CPT^® 33962, Under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation or Extracorporeal Life Support Services and Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33962 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation or Extracorporeal Life Support Services and Procedures.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider repositions a peripheral cannula, for extracorporeal circulation, through an open surgical approach in a child six years and older. The procedure includes the use of fluoroscopic guidance.

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ECMO Initiation and Insertion

Yes if the same provider inserted the cannula(e) and is also managing the ECMO, both initiation and insertion should be billed on the same date. You cannot however bill initiation and repositioning o... [ Read More ]

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