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Can 33235 be billed if leads were only partially removed?
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Due to infection, lead #1 went through the TV and cannot be resected any further than where it enters the subclavian vein. Lead #2 could not be resected further than where it enters the chest. Both leads were divided and capped. The note then describes that the pocket incision was opened, and dissection down to the leads occurred. The leads were pulled back into this pocket and then were dissected down underneath the subpectoralis area for complete resection, and once the leads were completely resected all the areas were inspected and closed. This sounds like only part of the leads were removed. Can code 33235 be billed in this situation?
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