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Jan 29th, 2013 - kurkows2
Pacemaker
Patient had a dual chamber pacemaker put in two days ago. He is having problems with the battery and the cardiologist found that is is malfuncitong. he is taken to the operating suite to replace the pacemaker battery. What CPT® code
Jan 31st, 2013 -
re: Pacemaker
I don't think you can replace the battery alone; they replace the whole unit.
Jan 31st, 2013 - nmaguire 2,606
re: Pacemaker
Look at 33228 to see if documentation supports. Removal pulse generator with replacement pulse generator only; dual lead system. Link to 996.01 plus condition for pacemaker, ex; SSS- 427.81