Medium impact
Left Atrial Appendage and Cardiac Structural Defect Closure - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
Humana·Effective Feb 2, 2026
CPT 33268, in plain terms, covers Removing a small pouch in the heart during open surgery using any technique, excluding certain specific procedures. CPT 33268 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33268 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 33268 on AAPC
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