CPT^® 33223, Under Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33223 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider creates a new pocket in a different location and relocates the defibrillator device pocket in a patient with an existing implantable defibrillator. The provider performs this procedure as a result of a complication such as an infection or erosion at the original site.

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modifiers 26 and 79

I have a provider who performed 33223 for z45.02 on 11/26/2019 (90-day global). The same provider performed 93458-26 for I25.10 on 01/24/2019. 93458-26 is getting denied for being included in the glob... [ Read More ]

New pocket, New Lead, Venograms and New Generator - Opinions Please!

I'm thinking 33264-SC, 33223 and 75822-26 here but other opinions are welcome. TIA!!! INDICATIONS: Fractured RV ICD lead, pacemaker dependent, complete heart block. PROCEDURE COURSE: Mrs. Martin... [ Read More ]

PM Skin Pocket Revision?

I found this out on the web: [I]When the procedure is a revision (as this one is), the physician is draining a hematoma, debriding scar tissue or an infection and/or enlarging the existing pocket for... [ Read More ]

ICD Device Repositioning

My physician did an ICD device repositioning using the same pocket due to erosion of the ICD, it had flipped on its axis and the lateral edge of the device was palpable under the incision. Would I sti... [ Read More ]

Upgrade of dual-chamber ICD to biventricular ICD.

[b]upgrade of ICD to biventricular system[/b] Look at the two codes below... 33225 for insertion of coronary venous lead and 33263 OR 33264 for replacement of the generator. You should choose betw... [ Read More ]

Coding for bi v defibrillator relocation +++ codes extenders leads relocation relocation of icd

Dr Is moving ICD to other side of pt's chest doe to recent dx of Lung CA. But the existing leads will will have to be extended so extenders for the leads have been ordered. I have looked and for the ... [ Read More ]

Case #20 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

[b]Case # 20 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale[/b] Case # 20 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale Since the clinical info wasn't included in posting of answer & rationale; and the link to ... [ Read More ]

Case #20 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

[QUOTE="alex.mckinley@aapc.com, post: 340445, member: 314413"]Tracey Wessen is the winner of case #20. See below for answers and rationale. [B]ANSWERS[/B] CPT: 33208, 33234, 33233 CPT Modifiers: none... [ Read More ]

Case #20 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

Tracey Wessen is the winner of case #20. See below for answers and rationale. [B]ANSWERS[/B] CPT: 33208, 33234, 33233 CPT Modifiers: none or 51 ICD-9: 996.61 [B]RATIONALE[/B] In this case the provid... [ Read More ]

Case # 20 ? answers & rationale

Can anyone offer an explanation or rationale for Infected Pacemaker Case# 20 answer(s)? CPT 33208, 33234, 33233 Modifier none or 51 ICD-9-CM 996.61 TIA See [url]https://www.aapc.com/memberare... [ Read More ]

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