Pacemaker - Leadless and Pocketless System Codes (0387T-0391T) (May 2015)

Why This Topic Matters

Leadless pacemaker technology introduced a distinct coding concept separate from traditional transvenous and epicardial pacemaker procedures. Understanding the article helps coding professionals identify the relevant CPT Category III framework and recognize the broader service categories discussed in the official guidance.

Article Sections

1. May 2015 pages 3-5

   Introductory discussion of leadless pacemaker technology and how it differs from traditional pacemaker systems. The section frames the article’s purpose and the new CPT Category III code family.

2. Category III Codes and Guidelines

   Overview of the CPT Category III guidance for the leadless pacemaker system code family. This section discusses the code set’s publication context, service scope, and related guideline framework.

3. Guidelines

   General guidance on the components and service categories associated with the leadless pacemaker system. It addresses the types of device-related services covered by the article’s coding framework.

4. Clinical Examples (0387T)

   A representative transcatheter leadless pacemaker insertion example and its associated procedure narrative. The example illustrates the kind of clinical scenario discussed for this code family.

5. Clinical Example (0388T)

   A representative leadless pacemaker removal example and its associated procedure narrative. The example shows the type of removal scenario addressed in the article.

6. Clinical Example (0389T)

   A representative in-person device evaluation and programming example for a leadless pacemaker system. The section focuses on the kind of follow-up service described in the article.

7. Clinical Example (0390T)

   A representative peri-procedural device evaluation and programming example for a leadless pacemaker system. The section describes the type of perioperative service context covered by the article.

8. Clinical Example (0391T)

   A representative in-person interrogation and evaluation example for a leadless pacemaker system. The section covers the general follow-up assessment context discussed in the article.