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Type B Aortic dissection repair & extension

Date: Jul 18, 2022

Question:

"Patient with a complicated type B aortic dissection. TEVAR Cook main body graft was advanced in its 20 French sheath, landing site covering the left subclavian. The covered stent was deployed and accurately landed. The first distal bare metal TEVAR was advanced and deployed to just above the celiac artery. The final distal bare metal TEVAR piece was advanced and deployed from above the celiac to just below the IMA."

Is this final bare metal extension of the TEVAR included in code 33880 even though it is deployed below the celiac?

Question ID : 17490
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