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33257 and 33268

Date: Aug 15, 2022

Question:

Five-vessel CABG performed with modified Maze. Left atrial appendage was ligated using a AtriClip. Can code 33268 be submitted with 33533, 33521, 33257, 33508? Is the atrial ligation included in the modified Maze? Patient has paroxysmal Afib.

Question ID : 17666
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