Surgery/Cardiovascular System (June 2008)

June 2008 page 14c Surgery/Cardiovascular System, 33206, 33207, 33208 (Q&A) Question: Which CPT code should be reported for the creation of a pocket for a pulse generator? Answer: Surgical creation of a pocket for the pulse generator is included when the codes for pacemaker and pacing cardioverter-defibrillator procedures are reported and should not be reported separately. The CPT codes used for insertion of a pulse generator include 33206 - 33208 , 33212 - 33214 , 33240 , and 33249 . When the skin pocket is revised or relocated, code 33222 or 33223 would be used as appropriate. Surgery/Cardiovascular System, 33206, 33207, 33208...

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This June 2008 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a cardiovascular surgery coding question focused on pulse generator pocket creation and related pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator procedures. It is relevant to coders and billing staff working with CPT-based cardiovascular device procedures and associated service reporting guidance.

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  1. June 2008 page 14c

    A brief Q&A discussion from the cardiovascular surgery section of CPT Assistant. The content centers on device-related procedural reporting guidance and related service components.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic area covered by the Q&A.
  • How the article frames coding guidance for cardiovascular device procedures.
  • Which related procedure categories are discussed in connection with pulse generator pocket work.
  • How the article is organized as a CPT Assistant Q&A item.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Cardiovascular surgery documentation staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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Code Ranges Discussed


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