Prior Auth Required

33980 - Removal of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Check another codeExplore policy data
Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceRemoval of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 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 Replacement of extracorporeal ventricular assist device, single or biventricular, pump(s), single or each pump

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.