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One of my cardiologists has used the assist device, Impella 2.5, with a couple of his high risk cath procedures and I have had a time getting this covered. For one, it does not have an assigned code (and 92970 is not appropriate as it does not reflect the more complicated level of work performed when utilizing an Impella device) - I feel I may be getting closer, but in the even I get another denial, I thought I would see if someone else out there has had to deal with this Impella issue. I have billed using the unlisted procedure code 33999 with appropriate documentation to support it. I actually billed it twice, one for the insertion and one for the removal (with a 59 on the one for the removal). Any input would be appreciated as I value any and all knowledge from others.
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