twizzle
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Does anyone know how to bill pacer or ICD generator changes with placement of a LV lead utilizing the new 2012 codes? Neither my colleague nor I can work it out.
Unfortunately, the verbage in CPT that goes with 33225 listing the codes it can be billed with don't include the new generator change codes. Encoder Pro also does not allow them to be billed together. That's my problem.
I have heard a rumor that a CPT Assistant is coming out so stay tuned. It seems to be an error that they did not add 33262-33264 to the 33225. However, the CPT Errata has already been issued and this is not in there. An alternative would be to bill 33230 with 33225. The RVU's are almost identical and it should pass all the edits. Just a thought.
David Davis, CPC, CPC-H, CCC
Same with 33224, it can be billed as well. This you would use if attaching to previously placed generator ot defilrillator.
Kris Felty, CPC, CCC, CCVTC