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Generator replacement and BiV lead added

Date: Aug 28, 2018

Question:

Patient had a dual pacemaker implanted, which the generator only was removed and replaced with a biventricular pacemaker generator. The atrial and ventricular leads were reattached, and a biventricular lead was added. The pocket was relocated to make room for the biventricular device. I'm looking at billing 33228, 33225, and 33222. I do not see a code for the biventricular generator and wanted to make sure I am not missing something. 

Question ID : 11317
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