CPT^® 93641, Under Intracardiac Electrophysiological Procedures/Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93641 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intracardiac Electrophysiological Procedures/Studies.

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In this procedure, the provider tests the electrical activity of a single or dual chamber cardioverter defibrillator device’s leads, which are implanted in the heart, and their ability to respond to and regulate an abnormal heart beat. He performs the tests when the device is first implanted or at the time of a replacement. He also tests the device’s power source and controller, the pulse generator.

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DFT testing

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 512998, member: 67434"] Yes, 93642 for DFT after insertion. 93641 is during the ICD insertion. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC [/QUOTE] thanks Jim always so helpful!!... [ Read More ]

DFT testing

Yes, 93642 for DFT after insertion. 93641 is during the ICD insertion. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

CPT codes for prior auth

I agree with your choice of codes. If he puts the heart into v-fib and has the ICD convert the V-fib, add code 93641. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

need help for LV lead extraction and new lv insertion with gen change cpt

The descriptor for CPT 33244 doesn't specify where the leads are removed from (LV, RV, RA), only that it is by transvenous extraction so it is the correct code for removal of the LV lead. Not necessar... [ Read More ]

93640-26 and 93641-26 Upgrade Single Chamber ICD to Biventricular ICD

Can someone advise is if this is sufficient to code 93640-26 or 93641-26 in addition to codes 33249-Q0, 33225, 93641-26, 33241, 99152 and if the other codes are correct? Pre-op dx: Chronic systolic h... [ Read More ]

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

oh and 93641-26... [ 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 ]

Need Help?

[QUOTE="Jane5711, post: 420480, member: 376793"]Hi, I'm not sure how to code this. Please see below, thanks. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Left heart cardiac catheterization. 2. Selective coronary artery a... [ Read More ]

Medicare Rejection when 33249 billed with 33225 on the same day

Help!!! Medicare has rejected 33249 and 33225 when billed with 93641-26 and 99217. They paid for 93641-26 and 99217 but rejected the others for medical necessity. Diagnosis used was I50.22. Any info... [ Read More ]

When billing codes 33249 and 93461-26?

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 378447, member: 67434"]ICD testing (placing the patient in V-Fib to see if the ICD will shock the paient and how many jules do it take to convert the patient) is 93641. Ri... [ Read More ]

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