CPT^® 33274, Under Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33274 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures.

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Summary

The provider inserts or replaces a permanent leadless pacemaker into the right ventricle via a catheter inserted through the femoral vein. This code includes imaging guidance and testing/programming of the leadless pacemaker when performed, so those services cannot be reported separately.

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Humana denying CPT 33274

[QUOTE="Patricia P Williams, post: 512049, member: 11276"] Hi, Is Anyone else receiving denials from Humana for CPT 33274 as not a covered service and denying as an adjustment? Does anyone have Humana... [ Read More ]

Humana denying CPT 33274

Hi, Is Anyone else receiving denials from Humana for CPT 33274 as not a covered service and denying as an adjustment? Does anyone have Humana's guidelines for this procedure? We have billed 3 Patient'... [ Read More ]

76000 with 33208 - Need help!

Thank you for the quick response. [ATTACH type="full" width="507px" alt="1649261702952.png"]5825[/ATTACH] 1. With reference to the above screenshot , Fluoroscopy , USG , ....... are included in 3... [ Read More ]

CPT code not in Medicaid Fee Schedule

[QUOTE="yahairag2@aol.com, post: 492415, member: 435817"] Hi all, My EP physician coded a 33274 for a single chamber leadless permanent pacemaker. NY Medicaid does not have that CPT code in their fee... [ Read More ]

CPT code not in Medicaid Fee Schedule

Hi all, My EP physician coded a 33274 for a single chamber leadless permanent pacemaker. NY Medicaid does not have that CPT code in their fee schedule. I have looked for any other in the CPT book and... [ Read More ]

bundling

thank you Jim. I could not find anywhere in the CPT book that the pocket "fix" couldn't be billed with the 33274. Appreciate your input... [ Read More ]

bundling

I would code 33233 for pacemaker generator removal and 33274 for Leadless Pacemaker Insertion.... [ Read More ]

bundling

Is 12001 (simple repair) OR 33222 (revision of pocket) bundled into 33274 (micra) (background: erosion; lead failure necessitating leadless pacemaker). thanks in advance... [ Read More ]

33274 Denied for Diagnosis

Hello everyone, I have billed 33274 with Dx: I49.5. I got a denial diagnosis for I49.5 from Molina Medicare Advantage. Any suggestions on how to get this paid ? Thanks, Kayla... [ Read More ]

Wirless Pacemaker Insert

33274 HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

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