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Subcutaneous Implanted ICD

Date: Aug 13, 2014

Question:

We are currently discussing the new way of implanting an ICD via subcutaneous device insertion and lead placement via tunneling the lead to beside the sternum. It has been stated by one of our physicians that we should charge code 3918T. So, what I am wondering is, do we report code 33249 and then a tunneled catheter charge (36558)? Or the 3918T?

Question ID : 5825
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