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CPT® 33285, Under Introduction or Removal of Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 33285 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction or Removal of Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor.

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The provider inserts a cardiac rhythm monitor with self–contained electrodes into a pocket in the tissues beneath the patient's skin and programs the device according to manufacturer’s directions.

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Loop Revision
Hello, Look into these codes: 33285-33286 The physician implants or removes an electronic device that is capable of recording heartrates and rhythms for over one year (subcutaneous cardiac rhythm mon... [ Read More ]
Article's for Cardiac Devices and Monitoring
Hi, Here are couple of places where we refer for CPT codes Loop 33285, 93298, G2066, ICD Remote checks 93295, 93296, and Pacemaker 93296 and 93294. 1. [URL]https://www.bostonscientific.com/conten... [ Read More ]
Article's for Cardiac Devices and Monitoring
Hello Everyone, I have been searching for Article's and LCD's in WPS J8. The only ones I have been able to find is for pacemaker. I have searched on these's websites wpsgha.com and [URL]https://www... [ Read More ]
Medicare Allowed amounts for 2021 and 2022 33285
Hi, Medicare allowed amount for CPT 33285 has been reduced from 2021 to 2022. For 2021 - $5200.12 where as for 2022 - $4745.20. Can someone clarify why the difference.... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="bhargavi, post: 502716, member: 227032"] i use xu modifier on 33286 when both 33285,33286 are billed same day. we do this often [/QUOTE] Thank you Bhargavi. Will refile and see if it goes thro... [ Read More ]
Billing for Loop recorder?
Just started billing for loop recorder insertion UB04 form CPT 33285 TC and C1764 I'm trying to figure out what the correct revenue code is for CPT 33285 TC I used 510 but claim denied I used reve... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
i use xu modifier on 33286 when both 33285,33286 are billed same day. we do this often... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
Hi , I need some help with the same codes . I gave 33285 and 33286 - 59 as per CCI Edit. Cpt code 33285 was denied by medicare, as bundled to cpt code 33286 billed on the Same day rep stated to a... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="KoBee, post: 491724, member: 10103"] I guess my understanding is, that if they remove and replace with a new one in a NEW separate incision, then we can unbundle the two, right!? but if they r... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="such78, post: 483614, member: 502881"] I got this via 3M ... [ Read More ]
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