cvand1972
Guru
I'm looking for a little clarification on some codes.
If the patient already has an existing generator and they come in for a replacement of the leads and the generator, what codes should we be using.
I see 33249, which is Insert/reposition of lead for single/dual and insert of pulse generator.
But I also see:
33244: removal of ICD leads single/or dual
33216: insertion of lead for single chamber
33241: removal of single/dual generator
33240: insert single/dual generator
The booking slip says "ICD Lead revision and generator change"
When do you use just the 33249 and when do you use the 4 separate codes?
If the patient already has an existing generator and they come in for a replacement of the leads and the generator, what codes should we be using.
I see 33249, which is Insert/reposition of lead for single/dual and insert of pulse generator.
But I also see:
33244: removal of ICD leads single/or dual
33216: insertion of lead for single chamber
33241: removal of single/dual generator
33240: insert single/dual generator
The booking slip says "ICD Lead revision and generator change"
When do you use just the 33249 and when do you use the 4 separate codes?