EVAR and Co-surgery

Question:

My vascular surgeon partner and I performed an EVAR together. Is this reported as co-surgery?

Answer:

Co-surgery is defined as two surgeons doing distinct and separate parts of a single CPT code. The intent is that the two surgeons have different skill sets; be of a different surgical specialty. You and your partner jointly performing an EVAR, would be reported as primary and assistant.

 
 
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