AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 6 (June)

Cardiovascular, 33240 (Q&A) (June 1996)

June 1996 page 10e Coding Consultation Cardiovascular, 33240 (Q&A) Question Does CPT code 33240 include the removal of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator? AMA Comment CPT code 33240 describes only the insertion or replacement of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator. You would report an additional code (33241) to describe the removal of the pulse generator. [See correction/clarification] Cardiovascular, 33240 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1996; June 1996 page 10e ...

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