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

This code describes a novel surgical procedure involving the creation of a bypass from the hepatic vein to the pulmonary artery. This bypass is constructed using a patient's own cells seeded onto a specially engineered, resorbable scaffold. The procedure is performed via an open surgical approach and falls under a new technology classification.

This code is used for inpatient encounters where a patient undergoes a hepatic vein to pulmonary artery bypass utilizing this specific autologous cell-seeded, tissue-engineered, resorbable scaffold. This innovative procedure would likely be considered for complex cases of portal hypertension or other severe hepatic venous outflow obstruction where traditional shunting methods are not feasible or have failed. It represents a cutting-edge intervention for specific, challenging vascular anomalies or diseases affecting the liver and pulmonary circulation.

• Verify that the documentation explicitly states the use of an "autologous cell seeded tissue engineered resorbable scaffold" for the bypass.
• Confirm the bypass is specifically between the hepatic vein and the pulmonary artery.
• Ensure an "open approach" is documented, as this is a key component of the code.