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    Wiki Please help!!! Attempted RV ICD lead implantation with Pacemaker pocket revision

    I am in desperate need of some help with this procedure code please! Ok, at first I coded this as 33228. Reviewed documentation again. I corrected charge lines to include 33233 for the removal of the pacemaker, no leads were removed. I added the charge for the attempted insertion 33249-53 of...
    • spielmar
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    • attempted icd insertion pacemaker pocket
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Cardiology
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    Wiki Attempted but unsuccessful

    POS: 11 Procedure: pelvic angiogram with attempted crossing of common iliac occlusion from ipsilateral femoral and contralateral femoral access; unable to cross the lesion for angioplasty and stenting as intended. Can we bill for the intended 37221 with a modifier (which modifier?) or should we...
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    Wiki Aborted radiofrequency venous ablation 36475

    My physician is trying to bill 36475-52 because the device was opened, even though the pt could not tolerate the local anesthesia and no sheath/cath was even attempted to be placed. I instructed to bill for an office visit, but they are insisting on the reduced modifier since they opened the...
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    Wiki Attempted Venous Decompression

    I am having difficulty finding anything that can be billed in the scenario below. Please advise. Thank you in advance. BSA: 1.89 Contrast: Low Osmolar Visipaque 320-1mL Heparin given: 3000 units Procedure: Attempted Venous Decompression We attempted to gain access via patients right...
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    Wiki should i bill cardioversion-92960

    CLINICAL INDICATIONS This is a 70 years old noninsulin dependent diabetic, hypertensive, hyperlipidemic white male, nonsmoker with a history of chronic left bundle branch block and a Lexus scan thallium stress test suggestive of...
    • bhargavi
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    • anterior attempted cardioversion electrical unsuccessful
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Cardiology
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    Wiki Attempted incision and drainage - no drainage

    Hi, How would you code an attempted incision and drainage, but nothing drained when the incision was made? Preop dx: cellulitis of groin concerning for necrotizing fasciitis Post op dx: cellulitis of left groin region. Here is the op note: "Area of induration was identified in the left...
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