CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 16, 2012

A patient has a chronic atrial lead in place that is no longer functioning and must be removed and a new lead placed. A transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe is placed prior to laser extraction of the lead to ensure there is no pericardial fluid that would indicate a perforation. How would the physician report the TEE probe placement and limited evaluation? How would the laser atrial lead extraction be reported?

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