Prior Auth Required

33268 - Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, Pre-Service Review Required Investigative Submit history and physical

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceExclusion of left atrial appendage, open, Pre-Service Review Required Investigative Submit history and physical
Procedure / Service Description

any method (eg, excision, isolation via documentation of medical necessity. - stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) 33268 Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, Pre-Service Review Required Investigative Submit history and physical, performed at the time of other sternotomy documentation of medical necessity. or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method

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.