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SQ Array insert during an ICD Gen Change, Referencing Q ID 2526
Question:
We had a case where the physician inserted a subcutaneous array during an ICD generator change. Is the following still correct?
"Question ID 2625: We have this scenario, the procedure was removal of ICD, revise the ICD pocket, added a new ICD, tested the defibrillator threshold, and added a subcutaneous anterior chest coil array was added to the vector after the new ICD and old leads weren't providing optimal results. This is what we coded 33249, 33241, and 93641 with device codes C1894, C1721, and C1896. Is there something else that you would suggest? Answer: I agree with your codes. I might add 71090 if fluoroscopy was used to place the array though."
I feel that codes 33249, 33241, and 93641 (if performed) are still accurate. Is this advice still relevant? Please advise.
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