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SICD

Date: Oct 22, 2014

Question:

We have a case where we placed a subcutaneous ICD lead and then placed the ICD generator in the retroperitoneum. What would you recommend coding for this? Code 0319T, even though the generator is in the retroperitoneum, or possibly code 33999?

Question ID : 6130
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