Wiki checking the lead threshold

[gjja]

I have a doctor that only performs the "checking the lead threshold" part of the pacemaker replacement surgery. Another surgeon performs the pacemaker removal and insertion. Is checking the lead threshold a billable procedure? It doesn't state that leads are being taken out or put in, just checked. Thanks

 

[TWinsor]

testing of the lead(s) is included in the pacemaker replacement codes.

 

[gjja]

I have a doctor that wants to bill only for the lead threshold check. A different doc performed the replacement. Is this a 62 modifier or is it unbillable?