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Open Impella Insertion

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Question:

How do I code for an open approach for Impella insertion? Should I use the unlisted code or use what the device rep states (33975)? I don't feel an open Impella should be coded as an extracorporeal LVAD.

Question ID : 15760
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