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33268 - Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy

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Procedure / ServiceExclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy
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Code Description - 33267 (E/I) Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, any method (e.g., excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication clip) 33268 Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any methods (e.g., excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary

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