Liza Mills, diagnosed with atresia of the tricuspid valve, underwent tricuspid valve repair at the age of 3. What code should be reported?

The correct code for reporting the procedure performed on Liza Mills, who underwent tricuspid valve repair, is indeed 33615. This specific code pertains to the surgical repair of the tricuspid valve, which is necessary in cases involving congenital heart defects such as atresia of the tricuspid valve.

The procedure is focused on addressing the malformation of the valve, allowing for normal blood flow and function of the heart. Given that Liza was diagnosed with tricuspid valve atresia, the surgical intervention would aim at correcting this deficiency through repair, making the use of this code appropriate for the scenario.

Other codes provided do not relate directly to the tricuspid valve repair. For example, code 33285 refers to implantable defibrillators and devices unrelated to valve repair, while 47562 pertains to laparoscopic procedures involving the liver, and 69433 is related to ear surgeries. Thus, they do not apply to heart valve repair and highlight the specificity required in coding surgical procedures.