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Thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair at the supraceliac aorta

Date: Jan 31, 2019

Question:

What documentation should I see to code 33877 versus 35091? In the lay descriptions for 33877 the descending thoracic aorta is described in the exposure, the resection of the aneurysm, and proximal anastomosis. If the exposure, aneurysm resection, and proximal anastomosis are at the level of the supraceliac aorta, can I code 33877?

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