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Dual PM replaced with replacement of LV lead addition of bundle of HIS lea

Date: Mar 5, 2020

Question:

The left V lead was advanced and positioned into a previously selected coronary vein. A second sheath was advanced over the remaining wire through which the His catheter was advanced to the His cloud. A new generator was brought into the field and connected to the leads. Device(s) Explanted: LV Lead: Pulse Generator: Device Information: Generator: His Lead: RV Lead: CS Lead: The RV lead was not replaced. Should this be charged to 33234 or 33229 for the LV lead and unlisted for the bundle of his lead?

Question ID : 13672
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