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33981 - Cardiovascular Surgery Replace vad pump ext Only Performed Inpatient

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Procedure / ServiceCardiovascular Surgery Replace vad pump ext Only Performed Inpatient
Procedure / Service Description

Code Mod Procedures & Services Description Rule Description - 33976 Cardiovascular Surgery Implant ventricular device Only Performed Inpatient 33979 Cardiovascular Surgery Insert intracorporeal device Only Performed Inpatient 33981 Cardiovascular Surgery Replace vad pump ext Only Performed Inpatient 33982 Cardiovascular Surgery Replace vad intra w/o bp Only Performed Inpatient 33983 Cardiovascular Surgery Replace vad intra w/bp Only Performed Inpatient

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