For a case involving triple-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement, what are the CPT® codes?

In a case involving triple-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in conjunction with aortic valve replacement, the correct codes must accurately reflect the surgical procedures performed.

The combination of codes needed to capture both the CABG and the aortic valve replacement would include the appropriate codes that specify each procedure. In particular, the code for aortic valve replacement (33405) is essential, and it accurately represents the procedure. For CABG, the codes 33533 (which refers to a bypass graft of three or more coronary arteries) and 33518 (which designates an additional bypass graft) are critical for indicating the complexity and extent of the bypass surgery performed. The addition of 33508 accounts for any other bypass procedures if necessary.

Option A aligns these codes in a manner that reflects both the aortic valve replacement and the multi-vessel CABG accurately, ensuring that all components of the surgical intervention are comprehensively covered for billing and documentation. This level of detail is necessary for reimbursement and for maintaining accurate surgical records that reflect the patient’s surgical events effectively.