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33365 - approach (eg, median sternotomy, mediastinotomy)

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Serviceapproach (eg, median sternotomy, mediastinotomy)
Procedure / Service Description

Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, - 33364 approach Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; transaortic 33365 approach (eg, median sternotomy, mediastinotomy) Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr/tavi) with prosthetic valve; transapical exposure 33366 (eg, left thoracotomy)

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.