CPT^® 33989, Under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation or Extracorporeal Life Support Services and Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33989 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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The provider removes the vent catheter from the left heart through a thoracic incision, such as a sternotomy or thoracotomy. The service is part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or extracorporeal life support (ECLS). ECMO and ECLS involve the use of specialized machines to take on the work of the heart and lungs, allowing those organs to recover.

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Insertion of LV Vent during Ecmo

[b]Answer Insert Left Heart Vent during ECMO[/b] Left heart vent by thoracic incision for ECMO/ECLS new in 2015 CPT 33988 insert CPT 33989 remove... [ Read More ]

Ecmo - Looking for CPT/ASA code

[b]Ecmo[/b] See the codes from 33951 through 33989 to see if one of those CPT codes fits the documented procedure. I see what you mean about "no anesthesia care required" but there are times when an... [ Read More ]

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