Surgery: Cardiovascular (December 2006)

December 2006 page 17b Special Issue 2006 Q&As: Surgery: Cardiovascular Question May the removal of a permanent pacemaker system (generator and electrode[s]) be additionally reported when removal and replacement of a pacing cardioverterdefibrillator system are performed at the same operation? AMA Comment In the instance where a permanent pacemaker system (pulse generator and electrode[s]) is removed and replaced with a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system (at the same operation), codes 33233 , 33234 , or 33235 would be reported in addition to code 33249 . The assessment and reassessment of the pacing cardioverter-defibrillator electrodes related to sensing, pacing, and electrode impedance characteristics at...

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Article Overview

This article is a short AMA CPT Assistant Q&A focused on cardiovascular surgery coding. It discusses how the topic is framed in the context of device removal, replacement, and related assessment activity during the same operative session. The article is useful for coders who work with implantable cardiac device procedures and need to understand the scope of the guidance in the source commentary.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article applies to cardiovascular procedure coding involving permanent pacemaker systems and pacing cardioverter-defibrillator systems, especially when multiple device-related services occur in one operation.

Article Sections

  1. December 2006 page 17b

    A brief CPT Assistant Q&A from the cardiovascular surgery section of the December 2006 issue. It presents a device-procedure coding question and accompanying AMA commentary.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic addressed in the cardiovascular surgery Q&A
  • How the article frames related device removal and replacement services
  • What kind of CPT Assistant guidance is provided for implantable cardiac device procedures
  • Which procedure categories are discussed in the context of a single operative session

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing professionals
  • Cardiovascular surgery coding staff
  • Compliance teams

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