33364 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 33364, in plain terms, covers A surgeon removes your damaged aortic valve and puts in a new one through an open chest incision. CPT 33364 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33364 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 33364 on AAPC