May 29, 2012 · I then used the existing fibrotic capsule of the pseudoaneurysm to cover this pericardial patch. The pseudoaneurysm was about the size of a lemon and there was plenty of …

Jan 29, 2014 · I need advice on what code to use for this procedure. Would I use 33414? 1. REPAIR OF LEFT VENTRICULAR OUTFLOW TRACT PSEUDOANEURYSM. 2. REDO …

Mar 14, 2012 · I am trying to distinguish the difference between the code 33411 and 33414. My surgeon says that enlarging the annulus (33411) basically means he must enlarge the LVOT …

Dec 10, 2013 · patch and patched the pulmonary artery and right ventricular outflow tract anteriorly. The Gore-Tex patch was sewed in place with a running 4 0 Prolene suture. The …

May 23, 2012 · I'm thinking 33860 and 33870-59. Per STS, "you should only bill 33870 if a direct anastomosis of graft to the descending aorta with a side of graft to end of head vessel island …

Mar 13, 2017 · Example of op report with title aortic valve replacement with LVOT enlargement (to me this is annulus enlargement, lvot enlargement is part of this procedure, and doesn't …

May 30, 2012 · Pt with prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis with peri-annular abscess. Pt had left ventricular discontinuity secondary to the peri-annular abscess and this was repaired with a …

Mar 6, 2008 · Wiki LVOT diagnosis. Thread starter mmagness; Start date Mar 6, 2008; Create Wiki M. mmagness Networker ...

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 33414 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Surgical Procedures on the Aortic …

Jun 1, 2022 · The LVOT was copiously irrigated with cold saline solution to remove any microscopic debris is. The aortotomy was closed in 2 layers with running 4-0 Prolene sutures. …