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TAVR transinnominate approach

Date: Aug 10, 2018

Question:

PA cath placed from right IJ. Mini-sternotomy done and transinnominate identified and isolated. Aortic valve crossed and positioned in the apex of the left ventricle. Delivery sheath brought down thru the aortic valve and valve was deployed. Would this be coded as 33365?

Question ID : 11249
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