CPT Assistant THEN and NOW: Cardiovascular Leadless Pacemaker Procedures (March 2019)

Why This Topic Matters

The article is relevant because it captures a coding transition in the CPT 2019 code set and clarifies the surrounding guidance for leadless pacemaker services. That matters for accurate reporting, code set alignment, and understanding how the updated CPT framework relates to associated cardiovascular and device-evaluation services.

Article Sections

1. March 2019 pages 6-7

   Introductory publication information for the CPT Assistant feature and its place in the March 2019 issue.

2. THEN

   Background on earlier CPT Assistant guidance and the prior reporting framework for leadless pacemaker procedures.

3. NOW

   Overview of the updated CPT 2019 reporting framework for leadless pacemaker services and related revisions to accompanying guidance.

4. Guidelines

   Discussion of revised subsection guidance related to leadless pacemaker services, catheter-based access, and associated cardiovascular reporting context.

5. Clinical Example (33274) / Description of Procedure (33274)

   A clinical scenario and procedural narrative illustrating leadless pacemaker insertion in typical workflow terms.

6. Clinical Example (33275) / Description of Procedure (33275)

   A clinical scenario and procedural narrative illustrating leadless pacemaker removal in typical workflow terms.