33949 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 33949, in plain terms, covers Managing a patient on heart-lung bypass support that uses an artery connection for one day. CPT 33949 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33949 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 33949 on AAPC