I have a doctor performing the following procedures:
1. Aortic valve replacement, with stentless valve aortic prosthesis
2. Ascending aortic reinforcement with Hemashield graft
I'm thinking to use 33405 for the valve replacement but not so sure about the reinforcement. The operative note reads "It was necessary to reinforce the ascending aorta due to the weak thin aorta. We used three segments of Hemashield graft, that were sutured with two figure of U stitches of Ethibond."
I'm leaning toward 33335: insertion of graft, aorta or great vessels; with cardiopulmonary bypass. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
1. Aortic valve replacement, with stentless valve aortic prosthesis
2. Ascending aortic reinforcement with Hemashield graft
I'm thinking to use 33405 for the valve replacement but not so sure about the reinforcement. The operative note reads "It was necessary to reinforce the ascending aorta due to the weak thin aorta. We used three segments of Hemashield graft, that were sutured with two figure of U stitches of Ethibond."
I'm leaning toward 33335: insertion of graft, aorta or great vessels; with cardiopulmonary bypass. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!