Cardiopulmonary bypass can be instituted with or without cardioplegic arrest. Cardioplegic arrest requires cardiopulmonary bypass. The use of cardioplegic arrest makes this a non-beating heart procedure, but it is still considered MIDCAB.
33500 33501 is the correct answer for without cardiopulmonary bypass. 33500 is with a cardiopulmonary bypass.
A Heart-lung bypass machine
seizures
32854
32854
1 cc/kg/hour
33916
33430
33945
33422
7
The CPT code for pulmonary endarterectomy with embolectomy requiring cardiopulmonary bypass is 33482. This code specifically describes the surgical procedure for removing obstructions from the pulmonary arteries, which may involve cardiopulmonary bypass for patient stability during the operation. Always consult the latest CPT coding guidelines or a coding specialist for the most accurate and up-to-date information.