CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 16, 2015

During the insertion of a dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, the physician indicated a left subclavian venogram was obtained to facilitate entry. Is it appropriate to report code 75820, Venography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation, separately in addition to codes 33249 (REVISED IN 2012 AND 2015), Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead(s) for single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator and code 71090 (DELETED IN 2012), Insertion pacemaker, fluoroscopy and radiography, radiological supervision and interpretation?

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