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Open Carotid approach for TAVR
Date: Dec 29, 2023
Question:
Cardiac Surgery came in and opened the right carotid artery. Cardiologist then performed the Aortic Valve Replacement using the Carotid Artery for Delivery of the Valve. Is this still an unlisted procedure code 33999?
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