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Bi-V Pacemaker Generator Removal & Lead Removal to RV Lead Insertion & TPM

Date: Aug 31, 2022

Question:

I'm having trouble deciding how to code this. "Patient came in with biventricular pacemaker with an infected pocket. All three leads and generator were removed. New lead was inserted into right ventricle via right internal jugular. Old generator was cleaned, attached to new lead, and sutured to neck to be used as a temporary pacemaker."  Can you please help?

Question ID : 17696
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