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Snare retrieval of lead

Date: Nov 14, 2023

Question:

Would you report code 37197 for the snare retrieval of the lead since the physician had to create a separate access for this?

"While upgrading a DC pacemaker to a CRT-P, our physician had to access the femoral artery and vein. From a right femoral approach using a 25 mm Amplatz gooseneck snare via the 7 French sheath, the chronic RA lead was snared and remained connected to anchor this lead in anticipation of extraction for the chronic RA and chronic LBBAP lead. This was done to anchor and retain access." 

Question ID : 19650
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