Core Condition

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts

Definition

The undergoing of surgery requiring median sternotomy (surgery to divide the breastbone) on the advice of a consultant cardiologist to correct narrowing or blockage of one or more coronary arteries with bypass grafts.

Claim Requirements

Median sternotomy performed
Bypass grafts used to correct coronary artery disease
Recommended by consultant cardiologist

Exclusions

Angioplasty
Any other intra-arterial procedures
Non-surgical techniques

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