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33979 - Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 33977 Removal of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle 33978 Removal of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, biventricular 33979 Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle 33980 Removal of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle 33981

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