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TAVR 0256T, 33300

Date: Apr 13, 2012

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Good afternoon Dr. Z: We need your guidance. When doing an Implantation of catheter-delivered prosthetic aortic heart valve; endovascular approach (CPT 0256T), there is a complication and the LV is punctured. The thoracic surgeon, who is standing by, cracks the chest, repairs the LV and then the cardiologist finishes the deployment of the valve. What does the cardiologist bill for in this situation (0257T?)? How does the surgeon bill? As always, thanks for all your help.
Question ID : 3655
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