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  1. CPT® Code 33249 - Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator ... - AAPC

    The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 33249 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator …

  2. Note CPT® Specifications for ICD Generator Replacement - AAPC

    May 27, 2025 · Answer: Yes, you’d need an add-on code when reporting a procedure “upgrading” a single-chamber pacemaker to a cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator CRT-D device, …

  3. Wiki - code a single icd to biventricular - AAPC

    Feb 13, 2013 · Patient is have a single icd removed and replaced with biventricular which is more than two leads. How would you code this? 33241 33249 33225 Thank you!

  4. Wiki - upgrade from single chamber ICD to dual chamber ICD

    Jun 10, 2016 · Just need to confirm that I am correct. My provider removed a single chamber ICD and inserted a dual chamber ICD and also a new lead. Would we use the...

  5. The automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to monitor a patient’s heart rate, recognize ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycardia (VT), and deliver an …

  6. Overcome the Challenges of Coding for Conduction System Pacing ...

    Dec 19, 2024 · In this case, a coder could consider reporting code 33249 (Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead (s), single or dual chamber) with …

  7. Locate In-Person Device Eval Requirements At a Glance - AAPC

    Feb 28, 2009 · 93289: ICD Follows Pacemaker's 'Lead' Like pacemaker coding, CPT 2009 replaces 2008 coding options with a single code for in-person defibrillator interrogation, 93289 (... single, dual, …

  8. Wiki - Upgrade of ICD to CRT-D with LV lead - AAPC

    May 29, 2012 · If old generator and one lead are removed of a dual chamber ICD and a new single chamber generator is placed (no new lead) use code for single chamber generator exchange …

  9. Establish Medical Necessity for Implantable Cardioverter ... - AAPC

    Aug 1, 2016 · A sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well with no complication. Conclusion: Successful placement of single chamber ICD and defibrillator threshold …

  10. Set a Pace for Better Implantable Defibrillator Coding - AAPC

    Aug 1, 2016 · 33240 with existing single lead 33241 Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only 33243 Removal of single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator electrode (s); by thoracotomy …