The surgeon performed endovascular repair on a patient with an aneurysm in the descending thoracic aorta under fluoroscopic guidance, which was directed separately by the radiologist. An endoprosthesis was placed as well as an extension to the origin of the celiac artery. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for endovascular repair of the descending thoracic aorta with placement of an endoprosthesis is 33881. The ICD-10-CM code I71.2 is used for thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture.

The Surgeon Performed Endovascular Repair on a Patient with an Aneurysm