In a bypass graft, a vein graft from another part of the body or a graft made from artificial material is used to create a detour around a blocked artery.
Choose appropriate code depending on the documentation.35508 Bypass graft, with vein; carotid-vertebral35642 Bypass graft, with other than vein; carotid-vertebral35691 Transposition and/or reimplantation; vertebral to carotid artery35526 Bypass graft, with vein; aortosubclavian or carotid35626 Bypass graft, with other than vein; aortosubclavian or carotid
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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coronary artery bypass graft
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Coronary arterial bypass graft, or CABG (pronounced cabbage). In common language, a heart bypass.Coronary artery bypass graftCoronary artery bypass graft
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is a surgical procedure in which one or more blocked coronary arteries are bypassed by a blood vessel graft to restore normal blood flow to the heart.
The CPT code for a carotid to carotid bypass graft is 34802. This code specifically describes a bypass graft between the carotid arteries, typically used to treat conditions like carotid artery occlusion or stenosis. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines and payer policies, as codes can be updated.
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