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33202 - subxiphoid approach)

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Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Servicesubxiphoid approach)
Procedure / Service Description

or chest wall when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance - 33140 Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization, By Thoracotomy Insertion of epicardial electrodes(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, 33202 subxiphoid approach) 33203 endoscopic approach (eg, thoracoscopy, pericardioscopy) 33206 Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial

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