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Watchman Procedure Insertion and Removal in same session

Date: Nov 14, 2023

Question:

We have a patient who presented for Watchman procedure. The device was inserted, but "PASS criteria unable to be met despite repeat TS and new device: clinical decision was made to remove device". Would the correct code be 33340-74? Or 33340 with removal of foreign body?

Question ID : 19610
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