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Wiki ICD removed, one malfunctioning lead change, old device placed back in pocket, pt closed. CPT?

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Hi all,

I have a provider stating he / she should get 33249 for removing the existing ICD from the pocket, removing one malfunctioning lead and replacing with a new lead then placing old /current ICD generator back in pocket. I gave the MD 33216. The description in Encoder for 33216 is exactly what is performed. Am I incorrect in my coding?

Thank you.
 
bailsb said:
Hi all,

I have a provider stating he / she should get 33249 for removing the existing ICD from the pocket, removing one malfunctioning lead and replacing with a new lead then placing old /current ICD generator back in pocket. I gave the MD 33216. The description in Encoder for 33216 is exactly what is performed. Am I incorrect in my coding?

Thank you.
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Hi, 33216 is correct but also report for the removal of lead 33244.
 
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