Intracardiac Electrophysiology Update: Part 2 of 2, Clinical Examples (July 2000)

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers assess whether the full article is relevant to coding and documentation for electrophysiology and implantable cardiac device services, while signaling the general areas of guidance discussed in the 2000 update.

Article Sections

1. Coding Communication

   Introduces the purpose of the update and the general focus on intracardiac electrophysiology and related cardiac device services. It frames the article as a companion to a prior installment.

2. Clinical Example (33217) / Description of Procedure (33217)

   Presents a procedural example and accompanying overview for a cardiac device implantation-related service. The section summarizes the broad workflow and documentation context described in the article.

3. Clinical Example (33240, 33241) / Description of Procedure (33240, 33241)

   Covers a device removal and replacement scenario along with the associated procedural overview. The section discusses the broader testing, preparation, and follow-up context for this service type.

4. Clinical Example (33241, 33244) / Description of Procedure (33241, 33244)

   Describes a clinical example involving generator removal and lead extraction-related services. It also includes a procedural overview and an editorial note about alternative approaches.

5. Clinical Example (33282) / Description of Procedure (33282)

   Provides an example involving insertion of an implantable monitoring device and the related procedural steps. The section focuses on implantation, pocket creation, and follow-up workflow.

6. Clinical Example (33284) / Description of Procedure (33284)

   Presents a removal example for an implantable monitoring device. The section summarizes the general removal and post-procedure care context.

7. Clinical Example (92961) / Description of Procedure (92961)

   Discusses an intracardiac cardioversion example and associated procedure overview. The section describes the broader setup, monitoring, and post-procedure documentation context.

8. Clinical Example (93727) / Description of Procedure (93727)

   Covers interrogation and data review for an insertable loop recorder. The section focuses on communication with the device, data handling, and reprogramming context.

9. Clinical Example (93741) / Description of Procedure (93741)

   Presents follow-up analysis for an implantable defibrillator/pacemaker system. The section outlines broad interrogation, stored-data review, and assessment activities.

10. Clinical Example (93742) / Description of Procedure (93742)

    Continues the discussion of follow-up evaluation for a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system. The section covers broader reassessment and reprogramming themes.

11. Clinical Example (93743) / Description of Procedure (93743)

    Provides another device follow-up example centered on interrogation and exercise assessment. The section presents the general documentation and communication workflow.

12. Clinical Example (93744) / Description of Procedure (93744)

    Concludes with a follow-up example involving device interrogation and reprogramming. The section highlights the broad evaluation of stored data and response to exertion.