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Pacemaker pocket revision
Date: Nov 22, 2011
Question:
Dr Z, Could you take a look at the below case and advise how you would code it? I am thinking 33999 as leads were only repositioned in the pocket and pocket revision was performed. Thanks. The pocket was opened and generator removed. Pacing thresholds of both the ventricular and atrial leads were checked and found to be acceptable. The pocket was then flushed with antibiotic solution and the generator was replaced with the leads being moved on the top of the generator instead of the bottom. Pocket was closed.
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