37.36 Excision or destruction of left atrial appendage (LAA)
Includes: Thoracoscopic approach, minithoracotomy approach
Clipping of left atrial appendage
Exclusion of left atrial appendage
Oversewing of left atrial appendage
Stapling of left atrial appendage
Code also any concomitant procedure performed
Excludes: ablation, excision or destruction of lesion or tissue of heart, endovascular approach (37.34)