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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) (CPB 0546, reviewed 2025-08-21)
Aetna·Effective Aug 21, 2025
CPT 33966, in plain terms, covers Removing the tubes that connect your heart-lung machine to your blood vessels when life support is no longer needed. CPT 33966 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33966 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 33966 on AAPC
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