Wiki Pacemaker help please

[staticsis2]

Can anyone please assist me with the following?

Can I code a Replacement of Dual chamber Pacemaker system with pocket revision together?

If so which would be the best codes to use (the same leads were used).

Thank you for your help.

 

[twizzle]

Can anyone please assist me with the following?

Can I code a Replacement of Dual chamber Pacemaker system with pocket revision together?

If so which would be the best codes to use (the same leads were used).

Thank you for your help.

33228. No, you cannot bill a pocket revision with generator changes. No exceptions

 

[tgembjork]

EP/Pacemakers

Medtronics puts out good material every year on the changes and updates. They also provide you with scenarios and coding examples. Just go to their website...www.medtronics.com...if you can't find it e-mail me and I will send it you

teresa.bjork@jaxhealth.com

Good Luck...it can be a difficult speciality to learn