Ask Dr. Z

Ask Dr. Z Knowledge Base houses over 7,500 coding questions and answers dating back to 2013.

Ask Dr. Z Disclaimer

Please note this question was answered in 2023. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.

Lima that was not successful

Date: Sep 29, 2023

Question:

How would you code for a LIMA to LAD graft and two SVG to OM1 and OM2 BUT before closing checked flow in the grafts and realized the LIMA is not a good conduit? Surgeon then creates SVG to LAD. Would you code 33512 for the three SVG, OR would you code for the LIMA 33533 and two or three SVG ( 33518 or33519)?

Question ID : 19475
Sign up for a membership to view the answer to this question.

Need to ask Dr.Z?

Don't see the answer you're looking for in the knowledge base? No problem. You can ask Dr. Z directly!
Ask Dr. Z a question now!