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    Wiki CABG & LAD endarterectomy performed by 2 different providers

    I have a surgery where the patient was having a CABG surgery, and then needed a LAD endarterectomy during the same op session. Dr. A (performed the CABG) and called in Dr. B, and Dr. B performed the LAD endarterectomy by himself, however, that code (33572) is an add-on code. How would you code...
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    Wiki CABG with open vein harvest bilateral (not used for surgery) ??35682-52

    Hello, Can someone please help me in determining if 35682-52 is the correct code for the open vein harvest on this procedure? I have the CABG coded as 33533, but the procedure also lists a saphenous vein harvest endo converted to open. the closest cpt i can find is 35682. Append -52 for...
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    Wiki Skelentonized lima/rima cabg

    Hello All! I wanted to know if anyone else has had to code or has seen skelentonized LIMA/RIMA for CABG with their providers? I'm under the impression this is a technique on the LIMA/RIMA, but I wanted to verify if there was any additional coding for this? Maybe T codes? I can't seem to find...
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    Wiki Vein Harvesting w CABG

    Per the CPT book, when performing a Coronary Artery Bypass using arterial graft you should not include the lower extremity vein harvesting. However, per the CCI edits I have challenged this against, it is not bundled and can be reported separately with an endoscopic approach. Help! Not sure if...
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