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TTVR

Date: Jul 20, 2020

Question:

I'm on the fence about coding a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). Are one of the following category III codes appropriate, or should I use a cardiac unlisted (33999)? 0545T: Transcatheter tricuspid valve annulus reconstruction, with implantation of adjustable annulus reconstruction device, percutaneous approach. or 0569T: Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, percutaneous approach; initial prosthesis

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