Wiki Sternotomy CPT Code?

[crhunt78]

Does anyone know if there is a CPT code for just a sternotomy?

 

[dpumford]

This is to generic of a question? Why is the sternotomy being done? What is the DX?

 

[crhunt78]

There is no dx, I am doing a comparison between Category III T-Codes (0258T) and current Cardiac CPT codes. I am looking for a CPT code that is similar to 0258T (Transthoracic cardiac exposer (eg, sternotomy, thoracotomy, subxiphoid) for catheter-delivered aortic valve replacement; without coronary artery bypass).

 

[jewlz0879]

How about 39010? Would that work?

 

[crhunt78]

Julie - Thanks! I think that is probably the best code, I appreciate your help!

 

[jewlz0879]

Julie - Thanks! I think that is probably the best code, I appreciate your help!

You're welcome. Glad to be of help.