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conduit removal
Date: Jan 13, 2022
Question:
Cardiac surgeon does a graft conduit of axillary for Impella placement, then a week later removes it. I went with unlisted code 33999 for implant of conduit, but I am not sure on the removal. I am thinking 13160 or 33999. thoughts?
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