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Introduction or Removal of Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor CPT® Code range 33285- 33286

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Heart and Pericardium 33285-33286 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 33285- 33286
Section 33285-33286
Introduction or Removal of Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor
33285
33286
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Hello, Look into these codes: 33285-33286 The physician implants or removes an electronic device that is capable of recording heartrates and rhythms for over one year (subcutaneous cardiac rhythm mon... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="bhargavi, post: 502716, member: 227032"] i use xu modifier on 33286 when both 33285,33286 are billed same day. we do this often [/QUOTE] Thank you Bhargavi. Will refile and see if it goes thro... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
i use xu modifier on 33286 when both 33285,33286 are billed same day. we do this often... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
Hi , I need some help with the same codes . I gave 33285 and 33286 - 59 as per CCI Edit. Cpt code 33285 was denied by medicare, as bundled to cpt code 33286 billed on the Same day rep stated to a... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="KoBee, post: 491724, member: 10103"] I guess my understanding is, that if they remove and replace with a new one in a NEW separate incision, then we can unbundle the two, right!? but if they r... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
[QUOTE="such78, post: 483614, member: 502881"] I got this via 3M ... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
I got this via 3M ... [ Read More ]
33285/33286
Can anyone help me understand when can you unbundle these two? thank you :)... [ Read More ]
ILR (implantable loop recorder) billing coding
Can someone please tell me if they have located DX for ILR specifically CPT 33285 or 33286 with in LCD or MCD TIA... [ Read More ]
Denial on 33286
33285 is for insertion of subcutaneous heart monitor, 33286 is for the removal of the device. They cannot be on the bill for the same date of service. HTH, Jim PAwloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]
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