Cardiology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Mark Down These ICD-10-CM Codes
Published on Fri May 24, 2024
Question: A patient received a pacemaker implant last year because of Atrioventricular (AV) block (Lyme disease) and totally recovered, so they wanted their pacemaker removed. What would the appropriate ICD-10-CM code be if there is nothing wrong with the device or leads? Ohio Subscriber Answer: You should report the following codes on your claim:
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