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Can 33210 by the anesthesiologist be picked up?

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TonyaCarlson

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I've recently had an anesthesiologist document placement of temporary pacing wires during a cardiac procedure at the request of the surgeon. This was done through a central line also placed by the anesthesiologist. I'm finding conflicting information regarding if it's billable and the correct documentation. This is the first time I've seen this. Would this be considered an included service, similar to a PA cath place through a CVC where only one is able to be picked up since it's a single stick, or would they both billable along with the ASA service? Any help and direction to information would be truly appreciated.

Thank you
 
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TonyaCarlson said:
I've recently had an anesthesiologist document placement of temporary pacing wires during a cardiac procedure at the request of the surgeon. This was done through a central line also placed by the anesthesiologist. I'm finding conflicting information regarding if it's billable and the correct documentation. This is the first time I've seen this. Would this be considered an included service, similar to a PA cath place through a CVC where only one is able to be picked up since it's a single stick, or would they both billable along with the ASA service? Any help and direction to information would be truly appreciated.

Thank you
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If you don't mind me asking, what was the cardiac procedure that was performed? Sometimes those temporary pacemakers are considered bundled with the main cardiac procedure. For example a heart cath procedure.
 
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