AMA CPT® Assistant - 2016 Issue 8 (August)
Cardiovascular Guidelines: Questions and Answers (August 2016)
August 2016 pages 5-6 Cardiovascular Guidelines: Questions and Answers In the CPT® 2016 code set, the guidelines related to the pacemaker and implantable defibrillator codes were revised. The following frequently asked questions are meant to serve as a useful tool to help refresh and promote accurate coding related to pacemaker and implantable defibrillator services. Question: What are the components of a pacemaker system with lead(s)? Answer: A pacemaker system with lead(s) includes a pulse generator containing electronics, a battery, and one or more leads. Question: How many electrodes are in a lead? Answer: A lead consists of one or...
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