What is the cpt code for suture repair lacerated aorta with shunt bypass?

There is no CPT code specifically for suture repair of lacerated aorta with shunt bypass. However, you could use:

- 33881: Repair of laceration or rupture of thoracic or abdominal aorta or other major thoracic or abdominal blood vessel.

- 36831: Insertion of central venous catheter for temporary circulatory support, requiring cutdown and/or surgical exposure of vessel (eg, for cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ventricular assist device).

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