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CABG x3 with Pericardial reconstruction extracellular matrix proxy core

Date: Jun 10, 2022

Question:

I know the codes for the CABG are 33533, 33518, and 33508. I am unsure how to bill for the pericardium reconstruction.

"The pericardium was then reconstructed with the extracellular matrix proxy core. A 4-0 prolene suture was used to anastomose the extracellular matrix to the pericardium circumferentially. Once this was completed, the mediastinal chest tube and one left and one right pleural chest tube were placed and secured."

Question ID : 17353
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