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DFT Testing on Epicardial Leads
Date: May 10, 2021
Question:
Need your opinion for DFT testing on a system, not at the time of implant, on an ICD system with only epicardial leads. Code 93642 specifies "transvenous pacing cardioverter-defibrillator". Since the leads are epicardial, not transvenous, what do you recommend for reporting? Unlisted?
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