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Date: Aug 17, 2012

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Dr. Z. Need your help with the following scenario: Patient with dual chamber pacemaker came in for upgrade to a bi-v pacemaker. Found to have a defective atrial lead which was removed (33234?) and new one inserted (?). Both done transvenously. LV lead was then inserted (33225)and new bi-v generator was inserted (33229). How should we code for the removal and reinsertion of the atrial lead? Thank you in advance for your help with this case.
Question ID : 4020
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