tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 34
Why-And When-You Should Stop Writing Off Modified Maze Procedures
When your surgeon performs the modified maze procedure at the same session as another surgery in 2007, you may have to write it off because existing codes 33254-33256 are only for stand-alone procedures. But 2008 brings better options. In January, you-ll have three new add-on codes (33257-33259) for when your surgeon performs the modified-maze along with a primary procedure. The three new codes break down into limited, extensive without cardiopulmonary bypass and extensive with cardiopulmonary bypass. More new cardiovascular surgery codes:- When your doctor collects a blood specimen, you-ll have two new codes. CPT code 36591 covers collection from...
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