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Externalized Pacemaker Insertion
Date: Aug 3, 2013
Question:
We had a patient who needed a pacemaker in place for anticipated surgery, but could not have a permanent pacemaker due to infection. So a permanent lead was placed in the right ventricle through the jugular vein and attached to a new single chamber permanent pacemaker externalized. What can I charge in this case?
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