Help!!
I have a rpt on a pt in the global period of dual chamber pacemaker implant for a SSS, who was taken back to the OR because of c/o of CP and lead displacement.
Generator removed, then LV lead removed and a new LV lead implanted and while LV lead being implanted, the atrial lead was displaced. Atrial lead removed and a new lead implanted. There were several complications that occurred during this procedure and a request for a mod 22 was dictated.
Once tested and readings acceptable, generator and newly placed leads re-implanted back into same pocket.
CPT: 33235 mod 78, 22
Since 33208 was original billed out, I do not feel it would be appropriate to rebill with this code.
Any suggestions or thoughts. Will appreciate any comments.
thanks
I have a rpt on a pt in the global period of dual chamber pacemaker implant for a SSS, who was taken back to the OR because of c/o of CP and lead displacement.
Generator removed, then LV lead removed and a new LV lead implanted and while LV lead being implanted, the atrial lead was displaced. Atrial lead removed and a new lead implanted. There were several complications that occurred during this procedure and a request for a mod 22 was dictated.
Once tested and readings acceptable, generator and newly placed leads re-implanted back into same pocket.
CPT: 33235 mod 78, 22
Since 33208 was original billed out, I do not feel it would be appropriate to rebill with this code.
Any suggestions or thoughts. Will appreciate any comments.
thanks
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