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2014 Pocket Relocation, Cdes 33222 and 33223

Date: Feb 12, 2014

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I have had inquiries from several physicians regarding the change to codes 33222/33223 that dropped "revision" from the code description. To clarify: in order to report codes 33222/33223, a new incision in a location different from where the current pocket exists would need to be documented, along with moving the implant and any leads. It would not be appropriate to use the relocation codes if all the work is done through the existing pocket, and no new pocket is created.

Question ID : 5377
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