OPS-Code 8-83a.2:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Duration of treatment with ventricular assist device: Extracorporeal pump (e.g. rotary pump or centrifugal pump), biventricular
- 8-83a.20 Up to 48 hours
- 8-83a.21 48 hours up to 96 hours
- 8-83a.23 96 hours up to 144 hours
- 8-83a.24 144 hours up to 192 hours
- 8-83a.25 192 hours up to 240 hours
- 8-83a.26 240 hours up to 288 hours
- 8-83a.27 288 hours up to 384 hours
- 8-83a.28 384 hours up to 480 hours
- 8-83a.29 480 hours up to 576 hours
- 8-83a.2a 576 or more hours
Note
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Source
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