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Date: Apr 18, 2012

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The question we have is regarding an ICD upgrade to a Bi-V ICD. The patient had a dual chamber ICD. The generator was removed, a LV lead was placed, along with a new Bi-V ICD generator. What would be the correct coding for the above situtation with the new 2012 CPT codes? Thank you!!
Question ID : 3665
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