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33975 - Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - artery, and left atrium for implantation 33945 Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy 33975 Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle 33976 Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, biventricular 33977 Removal of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

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