Question:
Question:
What code would be assigned when only one lead on a dual-chamber pacemaker is replaced?
Answer:
Answer:
The removal/extraction of a lead depends on the type of system, but the placement depends on how many leads, not the type of system. So, if one lead of a dual system is removed and replaced, you would assign the following codes:
| 33235 | Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual lead system |
| 33216 | Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator |
If the lead on a single-lead system is removed and replaced, you would assign the following codes:
| 33234 | Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); single lead system, atrial or ventricular |
| 33216 | Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator |