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02L73DK vs 33340
Date: Jan 19, 2022
Question:
If the patient meets the criteria for the watchman device and the surgery is scheduled and performed, not as an inpatient procedure but only stays overnight, it would appear that on a physician claim (1500) the cpt code of 33340 should be billed. I am only seeing the 02L73DK code being used and no 33340. Appreciate the assistance with understanding the difference in when to use which code.
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