Tcarmany
Contributor
Patient had a DC ICD Implanted and removal of a Subcutaneous ICD removed with a separate incision. Would I use code 33241 or 0580T for removal of the SubQ ICD?
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Wiki Subcutaneous ICD Removal
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Misty Dawn
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For removal of a subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) genertor-only removal, the procedure is 33241.
If subcutaneous electrode also removed code additionally procedure 33272.
0508T is for a substernal ICD generator-only removal.
If subcutaneous electrode also removed code additionally procedure 33272.
0508T is for a substernal ICD generator-only removal.