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Failed Lead Attempts

Date: Mar 15, 2018

Question:

Our EP physician had a failed attempt at placing an LV lead with existing ICD and also a failed attempt at His placement of the lead. The CT surgeon finally placed an epicardial lead by thoracotomy. Can the EP physician charge for codes 33224-53 and 33216-53?

Question ID : 10495
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