Wiki Mitral Valve repair w/Ring

[nyyankees]

Is there a code for the above? My Encoder gives me unlisted 33999.

 

[jewlz0879]

Take a look at 33426

HTH

 

[nyyankees]

Thanks Julie..

 

[lisigirl]

or 33427. If all the surgeon did was place a ring, then it is 33426. If there was any reconstruction done (ie: plication or moving leaflets), then it would be considered complex and you should use 33427.

Lisi, CPC
eharkler@nmh.org