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BI VENTRICULAR AICD POCKET REVISION

Date: Jan 15, 2020

Question:

I know that there is no longer a CPT for revision, so I was wondering what would be the best way to code this procedure. "Incision made over device and device removed. Leads disconnected from device, and pocket revision performed to free the previously placed leads. Leads were then reconnected to generator, irrigation of pocket performed, and generator placed back in pocket. Pocket closed and patient sent to recovery in good condition." Would this be billed as 33215 or unlisted CPT?

Question ID : 13464
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