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His Lead placement in new CRTP device
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A His lead was placed instead of a left ventricular lead in the coronary sinus (there was not a suitable vein). The His lead was attached to the interventricular septum, the RA lead was placed in the right atrial appendage, and the RV lead was placed in the RV low septum. All leads were cleaned and attached to the biventricular PPM generator. (The His lead was plugged into the LV port.) What should be coded for a His lead placed in this manner? I understand code 33225 would not be suitable, as it is not a coronary sinus lead placement.
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