CPT^® 33263, Under Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33263 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures.

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The provider removes a previously placed implantable defibrillator pulse generator from the patient and replaces it with a new one. He performs this procedure for a patient with leads to two chambers of the heart. Defibrillators sense and regulate the heart rate by delivering a mild electric shock when the patient requires it. Components need to be removed when they no longer function properly or when an infection occurs.

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CRT-D to dual chamber ICD

IF pt [I]had [/I]a CRT-D, with the LV lead being removed, the LV port plugged on the device (2017), and presented for a gen change, do you code it as though it was a dual chamber to dual chamber gen c... [ Read More ]

SQICD upgraded to Dual ICD icd sqicd

I have an encounter for a patient who had a SQICD removed and replaced with a dual ICD. My question is what codes would I use for this? I can't seem to find a code for the removal of the SQICD. Wou... [ Read More ]

Icd gen change without reaching ERI ?

we have a patient coming for dual chamber icd gen change cpt 33263 but its not at eri. patient needs to get chemo so the physician is going to change pocket from left side to right side but also wants... [ Read More ]

BiV @ ERI downgrade to Dual ICD

[QUOTE="cgbar, post: 434506, member: 200600"]I would have coded it as 33263.The LV lead was capped, so it is not billable. The final active lead total is two in the RA and RV.[/QUOTE] I agree!... [ Read More ]

BiV @ ERI downgrade to Dual ICD

I would have coded it as 33263.The LV lead was capped, so it is not billable. The final active lead total is two in the RA and RV.... [ Read More ]

ICD Gen Change Code Check

Just looking for a code check...I have 33263 and 93641-26 w/Z45.02, I47.2 and I42.1 . Thoughts please and thank you! PROCEDURE: AICD generator change. INDICATIONS: Generator is at ERI. The pat... [ 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 ]

ICD elective generator replacement with return for fx lead replacement same day

[LEFT]Okay, Bonnie, I am making an assumption here are you did not list all the codes billed. 3263 for generator exchange, 1st time in the OR/procedure room. 33244 and 33216 for 2nd trip to the OR/pro... [ Read More ]

ICD elective generator replacement with return for fx lead replacement same day

I have received a denial from Medicare. I billed 33263 for the elective ICD generator replacement for a dual lead ICD:leads were disconnected from device and tested. Leads attached to a new generator.... [ Read More ]

upgrade from single chamber ICD to dual chamber ICD

[QUOTE="Casper204, post: 387795, member: 393012"]I work for an EP group and see this kind of case a lot. You can't code 33263 with 33216. Because he added a lead it would be coded 33249 and 33241-51... [ Read More ]

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