Bypass IVC w Aut Cel Seed Resrb Scafld, Open, New Tech 11

This code describes a highly specialized surgical procedure where a new pathway is created between the inferior vena cava and the pulmonary artery. This bypass is constructed using a patient's own cells seeded onto a bioresorbable scaffold, representing an innovative tissue engineering approach, performed via an open incision.

This code is used for complex congenital heart repairs, specifically in cases requiring a cavopulmonary connection (e.g., Fontan procedure variations) where traditional conduits are not suitable or a biological, growth-potential alternative is desired. It applies when the surgeon explicitly utilizes an autologous cell-seeded, tissue-engineered, resorbable scaffold for the bypass graft.

• Verify documentation explicitly states "autologous cell seeded tissue engineered resorbable scaffold" for the bypass material.
• Confirm the bypass is specifically from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery.
• Ensure the approach is documented as "open" to align with the fifth character.