CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 12, 2022

Is it appropriate to report code 33017 for a catheter insertion performed during an ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT)? The VT was consistent with an epicardial site of origin so epicardial access was obtained and a catheter was placed. A drain was placed for accumulating pericardial fluid and ablation was performed after confirmation of the site of interest. No accumulation of blood or fluid in the pericardium was seen so the pericardial drain was removed.

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