Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 38555

Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including:

(a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and

(b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and

(c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed);

other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,846.65 Benefit: 75% = $2,135.00

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