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33863 vs. 33864

Date: Oct 17, 2019

Question:

What is the difference between codes 33863 and 33864? From what I understand they both replace the aortic root and both replace the proximal ascending aorta with a tube graft. Both require the coronary arteries to be connected to graft.

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