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Wiki Cabg-When a CorMatrix

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When a CorMatrix xenograft is used to close the pericardium in a CABG procedure, is it appropriate to use code 15777 in addition to the CABG codes? I have conflicting information, and would welcome some of your thoughts, please.
 
Cor Matrix w/ CABG

STS says no so I do not code for Medicare patients but do w/ private insurance. Not sure whether they choose to reimburse or not.
 
Our Physician wanted to try billing this code as well and "NO" we cant bill for that code. It's for "soft tissue reinforcement" and since it's an add on code it has a list of primary proc. that you can use it with and CABG is not on the list.
 
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