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Date: Aug 18, 2023

Question:

I am looking at CPT 33858 vs 33863. For repair of aortic tear with Aortic root replacement with a 32 mm graft and 25 Edwards Inspiris valve with reinsertion of right and left coronary buttons. Physician used a 25 valve and 32 graft conduit . There was no aneurysm this was a tear at the aortic root.

Question ID : 19306
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