OPS-Code 8-83a.1:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Duration of treatment with ventricular assist device: Extracorporeal pump (e.g. rotary pump or centrifugal pump), univentricular
- 8-83a.10 Up to 48 hours
- 8-83a.11 48 hours up to 96 hours
- 8-83a.13 96 hours up to 144 hours
- 8-83a.14 144 hours up to 192 hours
- 8-83a.15 192 hours up to 240 hours
- 8-83a.16 240 hours up to 288 hours
- 8-83a.17 288 hours up to 384 hours
- 8-83a.18 384 hours up to 480 hours
- 8-83a.19 480 hours up to 576 hours
- 8-83a.1a 576 or more hours
Note
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Source
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